Prepare thoroughly for interviews by dressing professionally, speaking clearly, bringing your resume, and planning what you will say. Be on time, polite, and display a good sense of humor. Maintain eye contact with the interviewer and ask questions about the job. Employers may use aptitude, medical, work sample, and IQ tests in addition to interviews to assess skills. Assessment centers involve a series of extended selection procedures over one or two days to evaluate candidates fairly. Internal recruitment has lower costs but a smaller candidate pool, while external recruitment allows new skills and a wider pool but is more expensive and risky.

1. Recruitment and selection Interview tips