BEFORE INTERVIEW
1.Get a good night sleep the night before. You’ll look better and feel better, allowing yourself to make the best first impression.
2.Do your research. Know the company that you are interviewing with so you can answer their questions well and in the right context. It will also show that you are truly interested in the company.
3. Eat a good breakfast. You’ll be more alert and focused.
4.Prepare questions beforehand. Know the answers to basic questions that they will most likely ask you. Also come up with a few questions about the company or position you are applying for to show that you’re interested.
5.Make a few copies of your resume and put them somewhere where you won’t forget to bring them.6.
Search the web. It is likely someone else has interviewed with the company, so search the web and see what others are saying about it.
DURING INTERVIEW
1.Answer the question that was asked.
2.Shake the interviewers hand.
3.Let the interviewer show your chair – now is the time to be submissive, so as to not offend the interviewer.
4.Say “Yes,” not “Yeah.”
5.Take a second before answering a question to show you are putting some thought into your answer.
6.Take notes.
7.Let your achievements speak for you.
8.Ask questions, including asking for a full description of the type of work that you will be doing.
9.Keep eye contact.
10.Be yourself.
11.Start with conversation topics that you are comfortable with. This will allow you to direct the interview to a certain degree and present yourself in a positive light.
But.. Things cannot do
1.Don’t talk too quickly
2.Don’t digress from your points. Answer questions directly.
3.Don’t use slang.
4.Don’t use words you don’t know the meaning of.
5.Don’t be arrogant.
6.Don’t talk about your personal life.
7.Don’t give the employer any reason to think you will not perform well.
8.Don’t act nervous. You probably will be, but it is best if you take a few seconds and clear your mind; your answers will be less jumbled. If you find yourself getting really nervous, excuse yourself and go to the bathroom to get some air. Don’t take too long but it is better to collect your thoughts than to plow ahead when you can’t focus.
AFTER INTERVIEW
Drop off your thank you note. Always, always thank your interviewer after you've left. Email them after you drop off your note. The more contact you have, the more you remain in their minds over the other applicants. It shows you’re thoughtful, motivated, and that you care.Create a list of items that you did well and that you would like to improve on.Follow up appropriately. Sometimes the interviewer will tell you when they will notify you; other times it will be your responsibility to make the follow up.
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