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It shows you’re poised, professional, and ready.  \n• Demonstrate active listening by looking at the speaker.  \n• Don’t be caught looking at the floor, the room, etc.  \n• Silence your cell phone, watch, or other devices and put them away to avoid any distractions.  \nARRIVE AT LEAST TEN MINUTES EARLY.  \n• Account for possible traffic or any parking needs.  \n• Make sure you have adequate directions. If needed, drive to the location in advance to determine how long the trip takes and to make certain you know where you are going.  \n• Confirm time, day, and location of your interviews, as well as who will interview you beforehand.  \nINTRODUCE YOURSELF AND INDICATE WHO YOU ARE THERE TO SEE.  \n• Remember the interview starts the moment you enter the door and doesn’t end until you leave.  \nKNOW HOW TO PRONOUNCE THE INTERVIEWER’S NAME.  \n• Repeat their name when you greet them to help you remember it.  \nIN THIS GUIDE  \nMake a Strong First  Impression ...................... 1  \nVirtual Interviews ............... 2  \nBefore the Interview ............ 3  \nDuring the Interview ............ 3  \nAfter the Interview .............. 4  \nLearn Interview  Question Styles ................. 4  \nBehavioral Interviewing & Using the S.T.A.R. 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Meet recruiters, learn about companies you’re interested in, and explore real job and internship opportunities—all right here at USC.  \nHOW IT WORKS  \n1. Log in to Handshake.  \nSearch for on-campus interview opportunities and check application deadlines (most are about four weeks before the interview date) .  \n2. Apply through Handshake.  \nUpload your resume and submit your application.  \n3. 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