Interviewing Tips
Interviewing Do's...
| Do | ...be on time! Not being able to find the location or a parking spot is unacceptable - do your homework in advance. |
| Do | ...dress appropriately (when in doubt, 'business casual' is usually safe). |
| Do | ...act alert, attentive, interested and ready to work. |
| Do | ...answer questions directly and truthfully. (Falsification of information can be grounds for permanent rejection.) |
| Do | ...maintain eye contact with the interviewers. |
| Do | ...smile, or at least look pleasant, and conduct yourself in a professional manner. |
| Do | ...sell your qualifications and interest in THIS job as opposed to just needing any job. |
| Do | ...ask the interviewer(s) some questions about the job beyond just salary and benefits. |
| Do | ...thank the interviewer(s) for his (their) time when the interview is over. |
and Interviewing Don'ts...
| Don't | ...take anyone with you to the interview. |
| Don't | ...chew gum or have candy in your mouth while interviewing. |
| Don't | ...interrupt or try to finish the interviewer's questions. |
| Don't | ...get too comfortable. Sit up straight and focus your attention on the interviewer(s). |
| Don't | ...criticize former employers or talk about irrelevant information; stick to your qualifications and your interest in the job. |
| Don't | ...wear too much cologne, too much jewelry, distracting or revealing clothing. |
Interviewing Follow-Up
Although some people feel it is an old-fashioned tradition, the common courtesy of sending a Thank You note to the interviewer still makes an impression and serves as a way for you to reaffirm your interest in the position following the interview process.
If the interviewer indicates the approximate time frame in which s/he plans to make a hire decision, do not call back until after that date. Even then, do not call frequently, which may only serve to annoy.
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