Before & After the Interview Checklist

A Checklist for
Before the Interview 

• Arrive 15 minutes before the interview.
• Dress appropriately.
• Offer a firm handshake.
• Make and maintain appropriate eye contact.
• Your body language convey assurance, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm.
• Ask the interviewer to explain the nature of the job.
• Ask some pertinent questions.
• Show that you know something about the company.
• Emphasize your skills and qualifications throughout the interview.
• Present yourself in a positive manner, describing your strengths.
• Answer all questions concisely, do not provide more information than required.
• Say you want the job and tell them why.
• Ask when the hiring decision will be made.

A Checklist for
After the Interview 

• Did you arrive 15 minutes before the interview?
• Was your attire appropriate?
• Did you offer a firm handshake?
• Did you make and maintain appropriate eye contact?
• Did your body language convey assurance, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm?
• Did you ask the interviewer to explain the nature of the job?
• Did you ask some pertinent questions?
• Did you show that you know something about the company?
• Did you emphasize your skills and qualifications throughout the interview?
• Did you present yourself in a positive manner, describing your strengths?
• Did you answer questions concisely, not providing more information than required?
• Did you say you wanted the job?
• Did you ask when the hiring decision would be made?

For more information about Job Placement, contact us by phone 503.399.5026, fax 503.399.7483 or by e-mail at jobplacement@chemeketa.edu. Visit us on the main floor in Bldg. 2, Rm 115.

Updated June 2007 by the College Advancement Department.