Do's and Don'ts
Do's
Do
express yourself clearly with a strong voice.
Do
dress for the occasion.
Do
arrive ten to fifteen minutes early.
Do
reveal specific goals in your career path.
Do
shake hands firmly, showing self confidence.
Do
make eye contact with the interviewer, displaying understanding.
Do
have knowledge of the company, employer, and position to the greatest extent possible.
Do
have prepared questions to ask that display your interest in the employer and the position.
Do
display a sense of humor.
Do
bring a pen and small notebook with you to the interview.
Do
take an extra copy of your resume and a list of references with you to the interview.
Do
know the interviewer's name and the correct pronunciation so it can be used throughout the interview.
Do
take time to develop your answers.
Do
follow-up with a thank you letter, reinforcing your interest.
Do
contact the employer by phone if the interviewer does not contact you one week after the time from which he or she indicated you would he notified.
Do
target what can be done better in the future. Make the experience a rewarding one, even if a position isn't offered.
Don'ts
Don't
be overaggressive or conceited.
Don't
show a lack of interest or enthusiasm.
Don't
use too much slang in the conversation.
Don't
emphasize money as your main interest, unless money is used as a motivator as it is in commission sales.
Don't
expect to start out on top; be open to having to work your way up.
Don't
display any dislike of past employers or education institutes.
Don't
make excuses for unfavorable record factors.
Don't
be indecisive.
Don't
display intolerance or prejudice.
Don't
be late for the interview.
Don't
contradict yourself.
Don't
take notes during the interview; jot down your notes afterwards.
Don't
smoke or chew gum, even if it is offered or the interviewer is doing so.
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