TIPS FOR A GOOD INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE University of Minnesota
Actuary Club Laura Enoksen, Vice President
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1. DRESS APPROPRIATELY This means: NO AC/DC T-shirts and ripped
Jeans, Polos, or loud/gaudy patterns or colors Men: dress pants,
dress shoes, matching socks, button down dress shirt with tie, suit
jacket
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Women: dress pants or skirt, blouse, jacket, nylons, dress
heels/flats (dresses are ok too, but be careful)
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2. DO YOUR RESEARCH You (hopefully) already did research for
the career fair, but now its time to really dig in Research the
company, the person/people interviewing you
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3. UPDATE YOUR RESUME & CHECK FOR ERRORS Job history Exams
VEE Credits Programming knowledge Graduation Date Contact Info
Spelling/Grammar
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4. USE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE No related job experience? No problem!
Use school projects and the skills you developed with those
projects Examples: professional communication, project management,
presentation/public speaking skills, working well on a team for an
extended period of time Use non-related jobs for the same
purpose
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5. ANSWER BEHAVIOR QUESTIONS SMARTLY Strength Something you
have received compliments on Weakness Something that can be
improved upon and seen in a positive light
7. BREATHE! Calm your nerves Deep breath, close eyes, eat a
mint (no gum!) The person youre interviewing with is just that a
person! Be yourself, be personable, and make small talk If you need
to relax more
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8. THANK-YOU NOTE(S) Email If you have no address If hearing
back in less than a week Snail Mail If you have an address If
hearing back will not be a quick turnaround Include: Thank them for
their time and advice (if any was given) Remind them (briefly!) who
you A quick personalization commenting on something you talked
about with them Make it personal and positive!
