With PRowl hiring for the 2014-2015 school year, I believe a
blog about proper interview etiquette would be helpful to all of our readers
(but especially the prospective new hires that are looking at our site in
preperation for the interview), which brings me to my first point.
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1. Do your research
ALWAYS research the company you are interviewing with. Pay special attention to their mission
statement, goals and client list.
It is better to be over prepared for an interview than not be able to
answer a question. Plus,
researching allows you to better understand what the company is all about and
helps you to figure out if you would be a good fit there. Also, put together a portfolio of
writing samples that the interviewer can keep. As a PR major, make sure you are up to date on current
events as well!
2. Dress to
impress
It is always best to be overdressed than underdressed,
especially for a formal interview.
Stick to the basics, but make sure your outfit also showcases your
individual personality. A simply
statement necklace or fun tie can easily dress up a suit and also make you
memorable to your interviewer.
3. Think before you speak
Remember that you prepared extensively for the interview so
don’t let your nerves get the best of you. Think carefully about your answer before you speak. It is okay to take a few seconds to
compose yourself as long as your stellar answer makes up for it.
4.Breathe, Stretch, Shake
Chances are your interviewer wants to talk to you
considering he/she called you in for an interview. So, own it! Stay confident and friendly. Don’t let nerves and anxiety get the
best of you. Your interviewer has
been in your position before so he/she knows exactly what you are going
through!
PRowl interviews will be held this upcoming week! So if you
are a public relations major looking to take the next step in the right
directions, make sure you set up an interview! Hiring details can be found
here: https://tackk.com/prowlishiring. Best of luck to everyone, can’t wait to
meet you all!
This guest blog was written by PRowl staff member Kaylie Corallo.
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