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St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud State University

Prep for Job/Internship Search

What the Interviewer is Looking For

Professionalism:

  • Student teaching experience
  • On time to interview
  • Neat application blank
  • World work experience
  • Remembers to thank interviewer
  • Academic background
  • Abilities, skills, interests
  • Prompt and neat
  • Not salary-focused
  • Work experience
  • Educational achievements
  • Grade point average
  • Willing to start at the bottom
  • Internship experience
  • Company or school knowledge
  • Vocational and educational goals
  • Awareness of employer
  • Responds directly to questions
  • Career goals
  • Professional knowledge, insight and perspective
  • Career purpose
  • Knowledgeable about field
  • Career planning
  • Interested in school organization

Personality and Physical Traits:

  • Physical, mental and social maturity
  • Values
  • Loyalty
  • Enthusiasm
  • Integrity
  • Vitality
  • Flexibility
  • Decisive
  • Creativity
  • Sense of humor
  • Sincerity
  • Warmth
  • Appreciation
  • Positive attitude
  • Articulation and command of English
  • Relaxed
  • Self confidence
  • Good listener
  • Poise
  • Fluency of expression
  • Tact
  • Happy people
  • Courteous
  • Level of anxiety
  • Motivation
  • Professional attitude
  • Voice
  • Grooming
  • Personal appearance
  • Firm handshake
  • Good eye contact
  • Smile

Social Skills:

  • Social adjustment
  • Leadership ability or potential
  • Hobbies
  • Ability to relate to others
  • Knowledge of current events
  • Wide outside interests