What To Do And Not To Do In A Job Interview
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Well there are the obvious things:
dress professionally and appropriately
have a resume, even if you were not asked for one (do not include jobs you were fired from or that you only worked at for a short amount of time)
stand up straight, and sit up straight
don't mumble
keep eye contact
some other things:
Do not under any circumstance point out and explain your flaws. Only have an explanation ready if you are asked.
Do not give long winded responses. Be straight to the point. Don't trail off on exceptions.
Show a definite interest in the position and make remarks on how you believe you are a great candidate for the position
Keep your body language in check. Do not fold your arms or put your hands in your pockets. Fold your hands loosely while the interviewer talks. Unfold them and keep your hands relaxed with your palms facing up while you talk as a gesture of offering. Do not play with your hair, play with a pen, play with your clothes, etc. it shows that you are nervous/self conscious.
If you are unsure how to answer a question do not hesitate to ask for clarification.
Do not give any false information.
Practice appropriate answers before you have an interview. Make sure you can answer "What interests you about this position?", "What interests you about this company?", "Do you prefer to work alone or in groups?", "Would you have any problem taking on a leadership role?", "What wage are you asking for?"
You may have to do some research beforehand on what the average wage for the specific position is.
Overall just be nice, do your best exude confidence, and don't get caught up if you stutter or stumble, simply smile and start that sentence over.
Also try to use the term "working with" instead of "dealing with" in terms of co-workers or clients/customers.
Be sure to thank the interviewer both as you walk into the interview and as you leave.
Do You Need Job Interview Coaching?
- Dress comfortably, but be correct for the job U have in mind. That will make U feel good bout yourself.
Go early, that way if traffic is bad or U get lost U will still arrive on time and be relaxed.
Smile and be pleasant, even if U have butterflies in your stomach.
Take an extra copy of your resume, even if U have already mailed one in ahead.
Thank your interviewer for their time, and ask ever so politely when a decision will be made. That way U will know if they do not contact U in that same length of time.
Good luck.
