3. Don’t prepare
Dress inappropriately
Poor communication skills
Cell phone goes off
Talk too much
Don’t talk enough
Fuzzy facts
Give the wrong answer
Badmouthing past employers
Forget to follow up
TOP 10 INTERVIEWING BLUNDERS!
4. PREPARE FOR THE INTERVIEW
Research the company
Check the website and ask around
Update your paperwork
Most recent employment and education
Bring several copies to the interview
Anticipate and practice interview questions
5. COMMONLY ASKED JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Why do you want to work for our company?
What are your future career plans?
Tell me something about yourself.
Why did you choose this particular field of work?
Describe a past work situation where you encountered a
problem and describe how you solved it.
7. DRESS FOR INTERVIEW SUCCESS
Attire is determined for the job for which you’re applying
General Dress Guidelines:
Clean and well-pressed clothes
Clean-shaven or neatly trimmed hair
Conceal piercings and tattoos
Subtle fragrances only
Clean nails
Don’t smoke prior or chew gum during
Turn off your cell phone
8. PARTICIPATE IN YOUR INTERVIEW
Be honest and give complete answers
Be positive about yourself
and past experiences
Avoid one or two word responses
Give concrete examples
Paraphrase the question to avoid misunderstanding
Limit responses to 30 seconds
Emphasize what you have to offer the company
9. PARTICIPATE IN YOUR INTERVIEW Respond positively to questions about weaknesses
Use positive nonverbal communication
Sit up and lean forward
Make eye contact and smile
Avoid crossed arms and legs
Use head nods and attentive facial expressions
Ask questions and show interest in the company
Avoid questions about salary, benefits, and vacation
Express thanks and find out when a decision will be made