Basic Interviewing Skills

On Tuesday, 11/22/11, I went to the workshop “Mastering the Job Interview: Basic Interviewing Skills.” It was very informative and helpful. It taught how one should dress to an interview and how to act accordingly. I learned several do’s and dont’s. For example, one shouldn’t talk on the phone during an interview or give lousy answers. One thing that people should do at interviews is maintain eye contact with the interviewer. Another thing is to give a firm handshake instead. I also learned that you should follow up after the interview by sending a thank you letter, usually via email. I also learned that you should never be negative, even when you’re declining a job offer because you may work with that company later in the future. We also discussed many of the basic questions they ask you during an interview and how you should answer them. Overall, this workshop was very organized and really focused on how to speak and act during an interview.