Preparing for Your First Job Interview
You’ve just graduated from school. Now comes the scary part: interviewing for your first job. For many recent graduates, this is an anxiety-provoking time. However, there are some simple ways to prepare for this challenging experience.
First, you should make a list of the questions you might be asked. In many job interviews, you have to answer questions about your academic experience and how it has prepared you for the job. For example, you might be asked to discuss how your participation in student union or sports has given you experience working on a team. You will, of course, also be asked how your experience and talents fit with the company’s goals.
Once you’ve got your question, you should then think about possible answers and practice responding to them. Employers will expect you to talk in detail about your experience and use examples. Make sure that your answers describe particular situations you faced, the actions you took and the results you achieved. Once you’ve got your responses, try practicing on your friends or family members. This will make you feel comfortable speaking in front of a person.
Finally don’t get discouraged if you aren’t hired the first, second, or third time you are interviewed. Think of every interview as practice for the most important one: the interview that will get you a job.
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