Job Interview Basics

15 Job Interview Basics for every interview

• Bring extra copies of your resume and a list of references, just in case
• Dress appropriately. It’s better to be over- than under-dressed for a job interview. Never wear jeans.
• Arrive early, ten to fifteen minutes in advance.
• Smile and be polite to everyone you meet. You never know who’s standing next to you in the elevator.
• Be confident, not arrogant.
• Don’t smoke or chew gum. Try to control nervous mannerisms like playing with jewelry.
• Maintain eye contact with the interviewer. Don’t look around the room or out the window.
• Demonstrate your energy and enthusiasm about the job and the company
• Use relevant examples to sell an employer on your skills
• Answer questions completely, but don’t ramble. Try to limit your answers to about a minute or two, at the most
• Have questions ready for the interviewer
• Never make negative comments about previous employers. You never know who they know.
• Be honest about your accomplishments
• Ask for the job directly. Don’t just say you’re interested, ask to be hired.
• Send a thank-you note within 24-hours

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