Interviewing Tips and Tricks

The final countdown is on. Three... finish my last term of college. Two... start applying and interviewing for jobs. One... begin a fun and exciting new career in the field of public relations.

So far I have had tremendous success interviewing for jobs, and this is due in large part to helpful tips and hints I have recieved from others along the way. Here are a few you might be interested in:

1. Prepare, prepare, PREPARE! Don't just walk in there blindly. Anticipate questions they might ask. Be ready to tell them why YOU are the right person for the job.

2. Research the company. Know how their business works, what their mission statement is and who their clients are. Not only will this impress your interviewer, it will help you decide if the company is the best fit for you.

3. Know your strengths and weaknesses. Listing them to yourself ahead of time will help you articulate them to your interviewer later on.

4. Be ready with questions of your own. Remember, they are being interviewed as well.

For more help with interviewing skills, check out the University of Oregon Career Center. Hope you find these tips and tricks helpful when you take that leap into the job pool!