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1. Be On Time
A good first impression is lasting. If you arrive late you have
already said a lot about yourself. Know where you are going,
and allow enough time for parking or any other preliminaries
that mat arise. If you are more than 15 minuets early, visit
the restroom, get a cup of water of decaffeinated coffee, take
a walk outside or just wait in your car.
2. Be Professional
Never call anyone by their first name unless they tell you to.
Make sure you know the right name title and punctuation of the
interviewers name. Answer questions fully. Be clear and concise
and direct.
Excessive talking, appearing unresponsive, poor eye contact,
and rambling reflect communication shortcomings. So WATCH OUT!
3. Dress Appropriately
You should wear clothing that is appropriate for the job you
are applying for. In most cases you will be safe if you wear
clean, pressed, conservative business clothes in a neutral color.
4. Do Your Homework
Be prepared! Show that you have knowledge about he company. What
product does it make? How is it doing? What/Who is the competition.?
Always refer to the company when you give examples.
Find out about the position before you interview.
5. Relate Your Experience
To The Job.
Use examples of experiences indicate that you have the personal
qualities, aptitude, and skills needed at this new job. You want
to get the point across that you are hard-working, honest, dependable,
loyal, a team player, and mature.
6. Be Honest.
Don't overstate your accomplishments or exaggerate your experience.
While it is important to be confident and stress your strengths,
it is equally important to your sense of integrity to always
be honest. Dishonesty always catches up with you, and sooner
or later, someone will verify your background.
7. Focus on What You Can
Do For the Company.
Don't ask about benefits, salary, or vacations until you are
offered the job. This implies a "what can this company do
for me" attitude. Be careful about appearing arrogant or
displaying a know-it-all attitude. You are there to show how
you can contribute to the organization. Don't appear to be too
eager to move up through the company or suggest that you are
more interested in just gaining experience than in contributing
to the company.
8. Be Poised and Relaxed.
Avoid nervous habits such as tapping your pencil, playing with
your hair, or covering your mouth with your hand. Watch such
turnoff language as, "you know," "ah," "stuff
like that." Don't smoke, chew gum, fidget, or bite your
nails. Most career development centers or public speaking classes
will videotape you while being interviewed. It is excellent experience,
and you can really spot annoying personal habits.
9. Maintain Good Eye Contact.
Look people in the eye and speak with confidence. Your eyes reveal
much about you; use them to show interest, confidence, poise,
and sincerity. Relax and take a deep breath. You are relating
to another person, not giving a speech to a large crowd.
10. Thank You And Goodbye.
Finally, make certain you close the interview on a positive note.
Thank the interviewer for his or her time, shake hands, and say
that you are looking for
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