Job Interview Advice for College Graduates - Get Noticed Right Out of College

Tips on How to Impress a Potential Employer, and Sew Up that Job You Have Been Longing For

By Ryan Christopher DeVault, published Dec 12, 2007
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There are generic pieces of advice that you can receive no matter what type of job you are interviewing for, and no matter who you are, but what I have here is a list of everything that a recent college graduate will want to make sure to know when they are heading into an interview after college. The important thing is to keep everything in perspective, and know that no matter what happens in an interview, that there will always be another chance at another job, and it isn't the end of the world it you have one bad job interview. So, take a deep breathe, and realize that the world doesn't end if you have a bad first impression with a potential employer. You can live and learn from that experience. I am here though, to provide some advice that I hope is helpful enough to get your foot in the door without ever having to deal with a rejection letter. So, here are some important tips for the interviewing process.

Know Your Potential Employer

You know ahead of time who you are applying to, even if you don't know the specifics of the position. That being said, research your potential employer, and learn everything you can about the company. Maybe they are rolling out a new product line, maybe they have just gone public, or they could even be going through a scandal that you want to be aware of way before you walk through the front doors. Learning all you can about the company will not only make you more aware of what you are getting yourself into, but can provide an intense knowledge base from which you can answer questions during the interview itself. If you know a ton about the company that isn't just found on the news, you can really impress your interviewers, and you can leave them knowing that you are capable of doing research, and that you really do care about the company.

Know Your Main Selling Points

Takeaways
  • There are very important steps to standing out.
  • Make sure to do the research and know exactly what you are applying for.
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Great information and well written.

Posted on 07/12/2008 at 3:07:26 AM

 
This is helpful info for all involved to have.

Posted on 02/05/2008 at 12:02:34 PM

 
If only I researched for my first job interview out of college, or followed others' advice; it was one of those marketing scams. Besides that, do you know what I said when they asked for how much of a salary I was looking for? Don't laugh....I said "15K." Not only does that question how I view myself as an employee, but I said "K". Oh boy that was a disaster!

Posted on 01/31/2008 at 6:01:55 AM

 
Great information and nicely written.

Posted on 01/26/2008 at 8:01:43 PM

 
Great advice!

Posted on 12/21/2007 at 5:12:12 PM

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