As college students, the goal is to graduate and get a job. Graduating, while tough, is the easier goal of the two especially in this day and age. Soon we will be embarking out into the real world and trying to find jobs for ourselves. Once the resume is down pat and you land an interview then what do you do? How do you make an impression in the interviewer to stand out against all of the other people sitting in your same seat? Jon Youshaei from Forbes magazine has some tips.
The first is to make sure that you know about the company the interview is with. Never go into an interview without having background knowledge on the company. It is suggested to research earnings calls, quarterly reports and blog posts by outside research and stay up to date with a service like Google Alerts. Also it wouldn't hurt to take a social sweeper app to your social media to remove any less than ideal pictures or statuses. Craft a story statement before hand so when you are asked the age old question of "tell me about yourself" you do not sit there and silence. After you have that answer down, prepare for sharing what your weaknesses are and a few instances that you solved problems. During the interview, be sure to have intelligent questions ready to impress your interviewer. After the interview be sure to send a thank you email or card to show you appreciated the experience.
If you want to read the full article check it out here: http://goo.gl/Hf3SrS
-Crystiana Schlitz
I had read your post awhile ago, but just recently I got called back for a job interview and I remembered this post! Thanks for the information! Makes me less nervous for my interview.
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