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Interview Tips

Helpful interview tips.

Found an opportunity you are excited about?
Great! Check out some of our best interview tips.

Before the interview

  • Make sure your resume is current, accurate and free of typos and grammatical errors.
  • Ask questions in advance.
  • With whom will you be meeting?
  • Where should you go? Get directions and parking information in advance of your interview.
  • What should you wear? It’s generally better to overdress than underdress.
  • Review the job description.
  • Do some research on the company. Our website is a great source of information.
  • Be prepared to answer typical interview questions about yourself and your work history.
  • Be ready to provide specific examples of achievements and past experiences.
  • Plan ahead. Give yourself plenty of time to get to your interview so you are not rushed or hurried.

During the interview

  • Remember to relax and be yourself.
  • Be prepared to tell the interviewer about yourself and your work experiences.
  • Be mindful of nonverbal communication, like maintaining eye contact.
  • Actively listen to the interviewer. If you do not understand a question, ask for clarification or more information.
  • Be clear and concise in your answers; avoid using slang or jargon. Provide specific, concrete examples when possible.
  • Be sure to ask follow up questions and about next steps.

After the interview

  • As a courtesy, follow up with a thank you message expressing appreciation for the interviewer’s time.
  • If you have not received any feedback within the time frame given to you, reach out to your recruiter for further information.

Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ:HWC) is a financial holding company and the parent company of Hancock Whitney Bank and Hancock Whitney Investment Services, Inc. with its Corporate headquarters in Gulfport, Mississippi. Hancock Whitney Bank provides banking products and services and Hancock Whitney Investment Services, Inc. provides investment products and services through their respective locations in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Texas. Hancock Whitney Bank also has a loan production office in Tennessee.

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