3 ways to make yourself an appealing candidate

Prepare – Do your homework: Research the organization, develop questions to ask and review your experiences. Don’t get caught off guard.

Perform – Be your best self in the interview, listen carefully to the questions, answer honestly and share specific examples.

Persuade – “Thank you for your time and consideration.” Demonstrate your interest and follow up with a thank-you card that expresses these sentiments.

“These four words are the reason why most people don’t land the opportunity — I want the job,” said Sheena Carey, an internship director at Marquette University. “End the interview with these words; it can go a long way.”

— Ruyuan Wong, The Wisconsin 100