Hello Dopers,
My wife has an interview on Thursday for what may very well be the “dream job” – working in the town we would like to live in, helping kids/teens, using her degree/experience, and paying well. She’s freaking out (slightly and understandably) but we have been working on finding interview tips. She bought a new suit for the occasion (basically because nothing fits after being pregnant) and has started putting together a few things.
She gathered all the information she could about the organization, mostly from websites and papers they have at local schools, and has started studying a little. She put together a portfolio including reference letters, transcripts, honors certificates, resume, the cover letter she sent, and the job posting information, plus some other things.
We’ve both been through interviews before, but I won’t lie, I’m nervous for her. This is a little different than interviews I’ve had - my last one consisted of the boss of my boss walking into the interview, introducing himself, and taking me out to lunch so he could talk about what kind of scheduling would work out. I just am looking for basic interview tips - things to look for, things to mention, things not to mention, and things to be ready for. It’s been a while since she’s interviewed anywhere (at least a year or two) and I need help from you Dopers…
Brendon Small