I just recently had a week full of interviews after applying to over a hundred jobs online.  Off to NYC for a week! How exciting!


During my trip I was reminded of a bunch of interview tips as well as some new ideas to add to my list!

Before going into a string of interviews make sure and review your OWN resume and refresh your memory of everything listed.  If you have any new experience be sure to add it to your resume.   (ex. I forgot I had written punctual and organized and a potential employer asked me about it!  Thank goodness I arrived right on time!) 
 Plan what you are going to wear ahead of time to avoid running late!  Based on my experience if it is a traditional corporate company go dressed more conservative but, if it is a creative company put together a business casual outfit.


 Take advantage of  your trip and schedule as many meetings as possible!  I had the opportunity to meet with the head of  HR  at a corporation. It wasn’t  an interview for a specific position, but it was a wonderful meeting!  I had the opportunity to speak with 3 employees who offered invaluable advice!  I was lucky enough to gain industry contacts and I received valuable feedback on my portfolio.

Don’t forget, this is your chance to interview the company also.  Take your time asking questions and discovering how the office works and where you will fit into that system. 

I always ran into more people at the company than planned so I was glad that I had stashed some extra resumes in my bag! 

When job searching and planning for interviews keep an open mind to your career possibilities. Most importantly, always be ready to go, you never know who you might run into and where you will see them.  Someone may email you last minute to come in for a meeting! 

Have some fun, enjoy the city, and snag a great job!