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UMM Home > Career Services > Job Application Tools > Employment Interviews > Stages of an Interview

Stages of an Interview

Introductory Phase (2-5 minutes)

Shake hands
Use interviewers name
Assure interviewer has resume
Project positive attitude-enthusiasm

Qualification Assessment (15-20 minutes)

Questions regarding goals, objectives, education, experience, interests, activities
Listen actively
Watch for cues for feedback
Pride in past performance
Answer complete, clear, concise, true
No "yes" or "no" answers

Organizational Information Phase (10-20 minutes)

Listen
Clarify any questions about job-organization
Prepare 5-6 questions to ask interviewer

Termination Phase (1-2 minutes)

Briefly summarize your strongest qualification
Express enthusiasm for the job
Make certain you understand next step
Thank interviewer