The document provides dos and don'ts for job interviews. It recommends doing research on the company, showing enthusiasm for the position, using the interview as an opportunity to evaluate the company, following up with thank you letters, and arriving on time and prepared. It advises against having cell phones disrupt the interview, having poor posture, being unprepared for common questions, and focusing only on salary instead of fit and interest in the role.
3. DOS
Do make sure that your good
points come across to the
interviewer in a factual, sincere
manner.
To show enthusiasm in the
position and the company.
4. DOS
Do remember that the interview is also an important time
for you to evaluate the interviewer and the company she
represents.
Do always conduct yourself as if you are determined to get
the job you are discussing. Never close the door on an
opportunity until you are sure about it.
5. DOS
Do write thank you letters within 24 hours to each person
who interviewed you. .
Do take a practice run to the location where you are having
the interview -- or otherwise be sure you know exactly where it
is and how long it takes to get there.
6. DOS
Know the exact time and location of your
interview; know how long it takes to get
there, park, find a rest room to freshen up, etc.
Treat the interview seriously and as though you
are truly interested in the employer and the
opportunity presented.
8. DONT´S
Don't allow your cell phone to sound during the
interview. (If it does, apologize quickly and ignore
it.) Don't take a cell phone call. Don't look at a text
message.
9. DONTS
Don't go to extremes with your posture;
don't slouch, and don't sit rigidly on the edge
of your chair.
10. DONTS
Don't be unprepared for typical interview
questions. You may not be asked all of them in
every interview, but being unprepared will not help
you.
11. DONTS
Don't give the impression you are only interested
in salary; don't ask about salary and benefits issues
until the subject is brought up by your interviewer.
