Job Interview FAQ

Here are the most frequently asked questions about interviewing. For a more extensive job interview FAQ, with more questions and answers, click here.

1. What are some simple job interview tips?

2. What are basic things you should know about preparing yourself for a job interview?

3. What are the different types of interviews? How are they different and what do you need to know about them? (This includes information about informational, behavioral, group, and second interviews.)

4. What is proper attire? How should you dress?

5. How do you establish rapport with the interviewer? What should you know about your body language and other non-verbal communication?

6. What are common interview questions? How do you best answer them?

7. How do you answer tough questions?

8. How do you handle difficult interview situations? (This includes interviewing after being laid-off or fired, after a long search, or with no experience?)

9. What are appropriate questions to ask an interviewer?

10. How do you handle salary negotiation? How do you negotiate the best compensation package?

11. How do you enlist good job references?

12. When do you need to write a thank you letter? How do you write it?