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1. First Impression
Interviewer Topics
Introduction and greeting
Small talk about traffic conditions
the record of the basketball team
2. Your Record
Education
Reasons for choice of school/major
Interests
Intellectual abilities
Special or general interests
Willingness to work hard
High school record, SAT scores
Work Experience
Nature of jobs held
Why undertaken
Level of responsibility reached
Duties liked most and least
Supervisory experience
Relations with others
Activities and
Interests
Role in extracurricular, athletic
community, and service activities
Personal interests
3. Your Career
Goals
Type of work desired
Immediate and long-term goals
Interest in this company
Desire for further training
Geographical preferences
Health factors that might affect job performance
4. The Company
Company opportunities
Where you might fit
Current and future projects
Training programs, educational and other benefits
5. Conclusion
Further steps you should take
(application form, references)
Further steps company will take
Time of notification of decision
Cordial farewell
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Interviewer Looks For
Firm handshake, eye contact
Appearance and dress appropriate to the weather
the business setting
Ease in social situations, poise
Relevance of course work to
career
Grades;
effort required for them
Courses enjoyed most and least
Special
achievements
Reaction
to teachers
Reaction
to authority
Relation
between ability and achievement
High energy level, vitality, enthusiasm
Seriousness
of purpose
Ability
to make things happen
Positive
“can do” attitude
Leadership;
interest in responsibility
Ability
to get along with others
Diversity
of interests and awareness of world
outside
the college environment
Social
conscience, good citizenship
Realistic
knowledge of strengths/weaknesses
Preparation
for employment
Knowledge of opportunities
Seriousness of purpose; career-oriented
Real interest in company
Work interest in company
Informed and relevant
questions
Indications of interest in
answers
Appropriate but not undue interest in salary
Candidate’s attention to information as a
sign
of continued interest
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