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The
Interview Day
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are several steps you can take to increase the likelihood of
having a successful interview. Read through the information
that follows to best prepare yourself before meeting employers. |
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| Before
the Interview |
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Research
the organization with whom you are interviewing. Learn
about it's history, products, competitors, industry, services,
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Check
to see if the company is having an information session
the night before the interview. |
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Practice common behavioral interview questions and rehearse
your answers. |
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Don't
schedule back to back interviews at the Career & Interview
Center. |
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Plan
your interview outfit and make sure everything is ready
for that day. |
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Organize
a portfolio to bring along to the interview. This may
include work samples, extra copies of your resume, copies
of your unofficial transcript, a notepad to take notes
after the interview, and a list of references. |
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Call
the Career Services office at 56 College Avenue (732-932-7287)
if you need to cancel your interview. Review the "Rutgers
On-Campus Interviewing Code of Ethics" in your Career
Services Guide for information on interview
cancellations and no showing for interviews. |
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| The
Interview Day |
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Wear
proper business attire and make sure you are well groomed. |
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Arrive
at least 15 minutes before your scheduled interview time.
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Call
the Career and Interview Center at the Busch Campus (732-445-6127
ext. 0) if you will be late for your interview due to
traffic, bus problems, etc. |
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Upon
arrival at the Career and Interview Center at the Busch
Campus Center, check off your name on the bulletin board
so we know you have arrived. Copy down the interviewer's
name. If your name does not appear on the schedule, please
notify the front desk receptionist. Also, if you are waiting
beyond 5 minutes for your scheduled interview, please
notify the front desk receptionist. |
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Once
the interview is completed thank the interviewer for his/her
time and express your appreciation for the opportunity
to interview for that organization. |
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Ask
the interviewer for a business card for future correspondence. |
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| After
the Interview |
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Send
the interviewer a thank you email/letter within 48 hours.
Express your appreciation again as well as your continued
interest in the position. |
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Still
have questions?
Ask
the Director
Send comments
to: 
Rutgers
University - CAREER SERVICES - New Brunswick
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