Help job 看到kers be ready to work for your city by preparing them for a great interview!

Interviews are opportunities to showcase skills, 经历, and personality as candidates show potential employers why they’re the best fit for the job. Below are tips to help applicants prepare before, during, and after the interview. You can also print a version of the job 看到ker handout by clicking the brochure cover on this page.

为面试做准备

了解这座城市.

Learn about the city’s projects and history, 查看他们的网站, and take some time to explore the city before your interview.

提前计划好路线.

Be sure you know what building you’re going to, 用哪扇门, and who you should check in with when you arrive. 停车或交通会成为问题吗? Plan your route and make sure to arrive 10-15 minutes early. 永远不要迟到.

准备好要问面试官的问题.

You’re prepared to answer questions, but make sure you’re also prepared to ask some! Not only will you get to know the position and the city better, you’ll also show your interviewers how interested you are in the job.

准备好展示你的技能.

Bringing a portfolio or examples of your work. Practice how you will highlight the skills your work demonstrates. 甚至更好的? Create a “leave-behind,” condensed version to help the interviewer remember you and your work.

穿着得体.

Dress at least as professionally as you expect your interviewer to be dressed, and remember: it’s better to be overdressed than underdressed.

面试期间

倾听和沟通.

Listen carefully and have a positive attitude. Take a second to think about your answer—taking time to understand the question will help you keep your answer focused and on-topic. Remember that not all communication is verbal.

展示你的个性.

Speak with genuine enthusiasm for what you do, and show confidence by making comfortable eye contact with everyone in the room. 是真实的. 试着放松，玩得开心!

虚拟采访

You will likely use a laptop or desktop computer with a webcam and be invited by the city through a unique link to Zoom, 微软团队, 思科网讯, 或者另一个平台. Find a quiet, private, and well-lit place free from possible interruptions. Test your technology in advance to ensure your webcam and audio are working. If possible, use the same technology that you’ll be using during the interview to practice. During the virtual interview, 关闭 any unnecessary web browser tabs and applications. Use headphones with a built-in microphone or headphones and a separate microphone.

录像采访

在这种类型的面试中, the city will provide instructions on how to join the interview and will likely use a smartphone, 平板电脑, 或者是带摄像头的电脑. 而不是和一个人联系, you’ll be prompted to answer questions that have been pre-recorded or appear in writing on the screen. You’ll record your answer to each question, and the employer will review the recording later. There is often a time limit for your answers, and you may be given more than one chance to record each answer. Be sure to record in a well-lit, comfortable space free from distractions. Have a friend video chat with you around the same time of day your interview will be held to ensure you can hear, 被听到, 看到, 然后被看见.

面试后

发送一封感谢信.

面试后越快越好, 发送一个简单的感谢信息, 通过电子邮件或邮政服务, 给你的面试官.

跟进任何未回答的问题.

Did your interviewer ask for any information that you didn’t have? Follow up right after your interview with the missing information.

拒绝?

不是每个候选人都能得到这份工作, but it’s important to leave a good impression whether or not you are hired. Accept rejection professionally, and remember: You might apply to future jobs with the same city.

选择合适的工作

考虑公司的文化和特点.

The culture of an organization is an important aspect of every job. Look for an employer that appeals to your personality and goals. City governments vary in size, services provided, priorities, and resources. Research the organization and ask questions in the interview to learn more.

比较工资和福利.

Do your research and base your expectations on industry standards for your location, 你的经验, 你的领域.