2. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
1. Research the Company
a. Specialty
b. Number of Employees
2. Prepare clothing for interview
3. Find out when, where, time, and who
you will be talking to
4. Get there early (10 to 15 minutes)
5. Call if you are going to be late
3. WAITING ROOM
1. Be patient
2. Be courteous
3. Read any literature about Company
that might be available
4. DURING THE INTERVIEW
1. Be aware of body language
a. Walk briskly
b. Hold head high
c. Good posture
d. Maintain good eye contact
e. Give a firm handshake
f. Smile
5. DURING THE INTERVIEW
2. Be yourself - listen to questions carefully (think
before you answer)
3. Be frank and straightforward (be as positive
as possible)
4. Be sensitive to getting the right match - you
must evaluate the company, the position, the
job opportunity - just as you are being
evaluated
5. Do not bring up the salary requirements in
the initial interview
6. DURING THE INTERVIEW
6. Remember that Personnel people generally
try to "Screen Out" and Line people try to
"Screen In"
7. Use the "Halo Effect" (I am wonderful)
8. If the interview includes lunch or
dinner, order economically
9. Do not smoke
10. Balance off negatives with a positive
7. Successful Interviewing Tips
1. Keep your resume short, simple and"sizzling."
2. Always send a "thank you" note after an
interview.
3. Always fill out company applications
completely. Never say "see resume."
4. Be prepared by role-playing questions you
think might be asked on an interview. You
can NEVER be too prepared.
5. Second interviews are just as important as
the first.
8. Successful Interviewing Tips
6. If you are just starting your career or haven't had
much experience, tell the employer, "I am like a
sponge. I soak up information quickly. Moreover, I
haven't already developed bad work habits."
7. Never take friends or family on an interview with
you.
8. Never smoke, even if the interviewer asks you if
you would like a cigarette.
9. Never chew gum or suck on a breath mint during
an interview. You may think it's not noticeable, but
it is.
9. Successful Interviewing Tips
10. If the interviewer is not asking questions, it might
be that he or she doesn't know what to ask.
Remember to only offer information about yourself
that pertains to the position you are interviewing
for.
11. Never leave the company without some sort of
additional information. You can ask, "When will a
decision be made?" "When can I expect to hear
from you?" "Will I be informed of the decision either
way?" or "How many other people are interviewing
for this position?" You can even ask, "What do you
think my chances are?" Remember, you have
nothing to lose and everything to gain by asking
the right kind of questions and showing interest.
10. Dress For Success Tips
Keep in mind that what you wear is as
important as what you say. Women look best
in a Salower Kamiz , Sharee and conservative
blouse (nothing low cut or see through). Wear
a moderate amount of makeup.
Men should wear a suit, long-sleeved pressed
shirt, a clean tie that hangs to the belt, and
shined shoes.
11. Dress For Success Tips
Suits are ideal for both men and
women, because you can always take off the
jacket if you are overdressed at a particular
company. It is better to overdress rather than
to dress inappropriately. Ideally, you should
investigate proper attire at the company
before the interview by dropping by or asking
someone who works there, but that isn't always
possible
