45 Interview Checklist
Use this yes/no checklist to prepare for interviews and self-evaluate after an interview.
Image and Appearance
- Is punctual for interview
- Smiles and makes eye contact with everyone
- Professionally dressed and groomed, with good hygiene
- Offers a solid and confident handshake (when appropriate)
Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Displays good posture and receptiveness (arms are not crossed)
- Facial expressions and voice demonstrate enthusiasm and interest
- Smiles and maintains eye contact
- Is relaxed and avoids fidgeting
Answering Interview Questions
- Responds with concise, organized, and well-thought-out answers
- Uses the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) stories to answer behavioural questions
- Uses proper grammar and appropriate vocabulary
- Demonstrates research and understanding of the company and position
- Communicates program-related skills and indicates strengths
Closing Interview
- Asks the interviewer relevant questions about the job or company
- Thanks the interviewer and identifies next steps in the hiring process
After the Interview
- Sends thank-you email within 24 hours after the interview
At the end of your checklist, make a note of the questions you asked during the interview and other notes about the experience.
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Originally adapted from Mock Interview Checklist from Be the Boss of Your Career: A Complete Guide for Students & Grads, copyright © 2021 by Lindsay Bortot and the Employment Support Centre, Algonquin College, which is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
