Interviewing Skills
Office of Career Services

Congratulations! Your winning resume and impressive cover letter have won you a chance to interview for the job of your dreams…but what do you do now?

Researching The Company

• Things You Should Know Prior To The Interview
• Resources For Company And Industry Research
• Sources Of Information For Educators

Dressing For Success

• Women
• Men

Preparing For The Interview

• Practice Interviewing
• Prepare Questions
• Visit The Interview Site
• What To Bring

The Interview Process

• The Arrival
• Interview Format
• Introduction
• Building A Rapport
• Questions and Answers
• Interviewer Styles
• The Untrained Interviewer
• Interview Types
• Traditional Interview Type
• Behavioral Based Interview Type
• The Phone Interview
• The Panel Interview
• The Lunch/Dinner Interview

Preparing For Interview Questions

• Sample Questions
• Traditional Interview Type
• Behavioral Based Interview Type

Illegal Questions

Questions You May Want to Ask Potential Employers

Questions Not To Ask During An Interview

Closing The Interview

• Portfolios

Follow Up

The Offer

Salary Negotiation

Thank You Letters

• Sample Thank You Letter

Body Language & Knockout Factors

Tips for Reducing Stress

For more information or to schedule a practice interview, contact our offices at 312-341-3560 / careersdt@roosevelt.edu (Downtown) or 847-619-7921 / careersrc@roosevelt.edu (Robin Campus).