Interview Tips That Will Help You Get Hired

Perspectives from a recent interviewer and interviewee

Positive State of Mind You made the short list!

Congratulations On paper you have what it takes Trust what you know Say it with conviction Discuss enthusiastically

1. Know the people, especially those on your schedule

Index cards (name, alma mater, research focus)

2. Dress appropriately, even if they interview you in jeans and shorts

Convey that you will always be a good ambassador

3. Present your best research, regardless of the appointment

The seminar is the most important part of your interview – nail it

4. Regardless of the appointment or location, apply if the area fits Appointments can be changed It’s a small profession

5. Find out the history behind the position

Know the impetus and the players

6. Grill the chair/head

Find out how the department works from their perspective Find out where they are in the search process

7. Identify at least one tenured individual you can envision cooperating with before you go

Discuss what opportunities they think might fit you if you got the job

8. If you will have a teaching component, find out details

The myopic gratification is addictive, but does not add incrementally to tenure

9. If you get the offer, consider the entire package

Understand all benefits

10. No matter the appointment, grant money and journal articles are important

Grant money and journal articles are important

11. Explore the potential “spin” of any opportunity At first glance, grants/committees may not be what they seem – you are what you make of them

12. Say nothing negative about anything or anyone – period

Nod; be trustworthy when confronted with such comments

13. Try to avoid talking about your personal life during this time

Be selfish, do you want these people as your second family?

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