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To help with your resume I would stop by the career center at your college and have somone take a look at it so they can tell you what to include/ get rid of. For me, the interview is the best and funnest part of getting the job. Let me give you some general suggestions on how to prepare for an interview.

Dress for Success

- Better to be overdressed than under.

- Know your industry the dress codes for different organizations will vary and you will be able to vary your interviewing wardrobe accordingly. For example, when interviewing for a position within the finance industry, it will likely require a more conservative approach to your dress, while those interviewing for positions in software development might find that they can wear something in the more business casual range.

- Invest in a good suit

- Things to avoid when getting ready for your interview: jewelry that may distract you or the interviewer if you have a tendency to fidget with it, leave it at home. Leave the piercing's out (tongue, chin, lip, eye brow, etc)

- Applying fragrances too heavily smelling nice is important to all of us, but applying something with too heavy a hand before an interview can be distracting in a small interview room.

Your entrance

- Leave your cell phone in the car or at least turn it off

- Arrive at least 10 mins early

- Be polite to everyone

Your interview

- Your going to get asked the same typical questions in the beginning of your interview, small talk basically so be prepared. " Tell me about yourself" " Why are you interested in our organization"

- The middle of your interview will be the time in which the interviewer will ask you a series of questions related to your backgrounds, knowledge, skills, and abilities

Typical types of interviews are:

Behavioral with this type of question, the interviewer tries to get a better idea of how you would act when you are employed by his or her organization by getting an idea of how you have handled past situations. Typical questions include Tell me about your greatest strength or tell me about a time you made a mistake. With behavioral questions, it is important to always share an example with the interviewer that illustrates whatever skill or personal quality that you are discussing. Almost all interviews will include at least a few behavioral questions.

Situational similar to the behavioral, but posed as a hypothetical. What would you do if.... It may still be important to use examples from past experience to illustrate that you possess the qualities that you say you would use when dealing with the hypothetical situation presented.

Traditional These questions are straightforward questions about your background, usually based on your resume. So know your resume well and be ready to explain anything on it!

Closing

In this part of the interview, you will have a chance to ask questions of the interviewer. Always, always have questions. Questions display an interest in the organization as well as help you to know if this is the right company for you. Think about what qualities, such as type of work, duties, or environment, will be most important to you (Would you like to work on a team or individually? Do you like structured tasks?) and then ask away. Avoid questions regarding compensation until you have reached the offer stage of the interviewing process. Ask when you should hear from the organization or what the next steps will be. Request a card for contact information so that you can send a thank-you note or follow-up as appropriate.

Just remember to relax they know you are nervous so no need to have sweaty pits!