Job Interview Checklist: During the Job Interview

​During the Interview

• Communicate clearly in complete sentences, without rambling or using filler words such as like, um, or uh.

• Answer situational questions by (1) describing a specific situation or example, (2) explaining the actions taken, and (3) detailing the results.

• Provide complete answers to all multipart questions.

• Demonstrate any requested skills or tasks calmly using industry-accepted terminology, procedures, and examples.

• Ask intelligent questions about the position or organization that were not answered during the interview.

• Avoid bringing up salary or benefit questions (e.g., vacation days, bonuses, etc.) during the initial meeting.

• Thank the interviewer, request contact information politely, and shake hands during the wrap-up time.