If you have been selected for an interview, some member of the department’s hiring team will contact you to set up a time. Now, this is your chance to do some background research and to gather together everything you need to come to the interview confident and prepared.
Make certain you have a solid understanding of all the responsibilities, skills, and knowledge required, and that you are able to accommodate the job’s location and hours.
Examine each skill and qualification in the job posting, then review your own work history as it relates to the posting. Prepare examples of experiences or successes that back up each requirement.
Prepare for specific questions
You will likely be asked questions about your teamwork skills, your interpersonal relations, your management style or your ability to work in a specific environment. Try to anticipate other likely areas of questioning, and prepare honest and concise answers that highlight relevant aspects of your work history and life experience. Remember that there may be questions you did not anticipate: when this happens, breathe and take a moment to think through your experiences to find the best answers.
On the day of the interview, dress appropriately and arrive early, calm and mentally prepared. Bring a hard copy of your resume. And, most importantly, don’t forget to relax and be yourself.