Ten (10) things a student will need to do to prepare for a job interview

1. Create a Resume.

2. Do your research of the company you are applying to.

3. Prepare a cover letter.

4. Do practice interviews. (Doing a mock interview can help you feel relax- because you can anticipate what to expect)

5. Look professional.

6. Arrive 15 minutes early. (Better to be early, in that way you can have time to settle down and not be in a rush)

7. Smell nice. Not strong. (Don't apply heavy perfume or smoke right before the interview. A breath mint is good but no chewing gum. But if you only have gum at least get rid of it before you walk into the office)

8. Have everything you need. (Direction to the place, a printed copy of your application or resume and phone numbers of references. It's better to have them and don't need them, then to need them and don't have them.)

9. Think of your own questions. (Because at the end interviewers always ask, “What questions do you have for me?" Saying nothing looks bad and the employer may think you are not interesting about the job. At least think of one or two questions to ask, either about the position you’re applying for or pertaining to the work environment.)

10. Make sure that you're well rested before the day of your interview.

Christina Edwards

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