Prepare well before you go to a job interview. First, understand the company’s goals. Then it will be easier to answer questions about them. Second, learn about the job. Third, practice answering common interview questions. Fourth, wear nice clothes and arrive at your interview on time. And after the interview, write a thank-you note to the interviewer.

Find It

What will Sam remind his friend to do?

Conversation A

(in the Jungle Café)

Julie:   Hi, Sam. What are you doing?

Sam:   My friend has a job interview soon. I’m giving him some suggestions.

Julie:   What suggestions are you giving him?

Sam:   Well, my first suggestion is to learn about the company.

Julie:   Smart. If he understands the company’s goals, he’ll do better in the interview.

Sam:   Exactly. I also told him to learn all about the job.

Julie:   Good. He should prepare well.

Conversation B

Sam:   What other suggestions should I give him?

Julie:   Tell him to practice answering common interview questions.

Sam:   That’s good.

Julie:    And tell him to wear nice clothes and arrive at the interview on time. 

Sam:   I’ll remind him to do those things. Can you think of any other suggestions?

Julie:   Yes. After the interview, he should write a thank-you note to the interviewer.

Sam:   Good idea!

Questions

1. What is Julie’s first suggestion?

2. What are your suggestions for doing well at a job interview?