Greg DonCarlos
CenterPoint Energy
College Recruiter
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We want to get to know the candidate
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Background/Experience
Skills/Interests
Communication skills
Personality
Professionalism
We want the candidate to get to know us
◦ Company/Business Unit/Group
◦ Job specifics
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Do your Homework
◦ Research and learn about the company
◦ Review your own resume and be prepared with
examples from your past experiences
◦ Being prepared will minimize your anxiety
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Make an impact
◦ Dress for the occasion
◦ When in doubt, overdress
◦ It’s not always what you say, but how you present
yourself that makes an impression
◦ Sit up, stay focused
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Be confident
◦ An interview is a good measurement of how you
handle pressure
◦ Maintain an appropriate level of professionalism
◦ Be yourself
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Ask questions
◦ Prepare a list of questions before the interview
◦ Good questions could show the interviewer you are
prepared and interested in the position
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Sell yourself
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Speak confidently about any past experiences
Give specific examples
Promote skills and abilities
What sets you apart?
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Get clarification
◦ If you don’t understand a question, don’t hesitate,
ask for the question to be repeated
◦ When asking questions to your interviewer, use
follow-up questions to clarify the specifics of the
position
◦ Ask your recruiter if there is any part of the
recruiting process that you are confused about
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Follow up
◦ Thank the interviewers for their time
◦ Ask for business cards
◦ Let the employer know you are still interested in
their position
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Greg DonCarlos
CenterPoint Energy
College Recruiter
713-207-8025
Gregory.doncarlos@centerpointenergy.com