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1. Understand the employer’s point of view
2. Develop your own information goals
3. Get all the interview appointment information you need
4. Assess your own strengths and weaknesses
5. Learn all you can about the job requirements
6. Match your skills to the job requirements
7. Plan how you will look as carefully as you plan what to say
8. Turn nervous energy into positive energy through relaxation, visualization, and rational thinking
9. Know the types of interviews and their general format
10. Know the kinds of qu

What are your qualifications and experience?

This question provides the best opportunity to discuss your work history and point out the strengths you will bring to the job. Emphasize those experiences, skills, abilities, etc. that are clearly related to the job you are seeking. This question, or one that is similar to it, will always be asked, so be sure to practice and prepare your answer ahead of time. Know what experiences and skills you want to share, and discuss them in an organized way.

Be prepared to ask questions about the job and the organization. Let the employer know you have researched the company, but do not flaunt your preparation. Avoid questions about salary, benefits and any perks until an offer is made or the interviewer asks.

These are not necessarily the exact words, but these questions may be asked in one form or another:

Introduction

The interview gives you the chance to prove to the employer that you are the best candidate for the job. The interview also gives you insight to determine whether you want to work for this department.  It is only through planning and preparation that you will develop the image of a confident and self-assured candidate who knows his/her career goals and is ready to set them in motion.

This image can be enhanced through self-assessment, research, and preparation.