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::  APS Interview Checklist


Before the Interview:

-Visit the restaurant

-Visit the company website (note key accomplishments and history).  Remember a few key points to showcase your due diligence at the interview.

-Know recruiter's name, position, and some personality characteristics.

-Get proper directions.  Do a dry run to the site.  Take traffic into consideration, so you can appropriately measure the time needed to be there early.

-Press suit, dress, etc. and try on one entire ensemble before your interview.

-Prepare thoughtful, relevant questions about the company.

-Anticipate and prepare for tough questions.

-Have a clean, updated copy of the resume that was presented by APS.

-Get a good night of sleep. Eat right.

-Call your APS recruiter the night before to confirm final details and get last minute advice.

-Role-play some interview questions with a friend or family member (ask APS recruiter for a copy of these questions).

-List your key accomplishments and remember them.

-Have a list of references of former or current supervisors, managers or peers available.  Have at least 3.

-In the unfortunate even of a traffic emergency, bring your APS recruiter's number with you.

 



At the Interview:

-Have the right image (cell phone off, no gum, no cigarette smoke, etc.).

-Have a firm handshake, big smile, good eye contact, and speak clearly.

-Watch for non-verbal distractions (tapping foot, playing with pen, etc.)

-Highlight your key accomplishments when given the opportunity and be enthusiastic and confident about yourself.

-Never be negative about past employers.  Report factual information in an un-biased, upbeat fashion about why you left each of your previous employers.

-Showcase your due diligence from the planning above about the company.  make sure they know that you want to work there and not just to get a job.

-If an application is required, be sure to report 100% factual information. 

-Know your salary requirements that were previously given to the company on your behalf by APS.

-Thank the interviewer for his/her time and ask for the position.


 

After the Interview:

Call your APS recruiter ASAP to establish what the next step will be.



 

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