Interviewing
Basics
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Review
Resume Key Points.
Your resume
is the potential employer's outline of your career -
and in most cases, the basis of questions asked during the
interview. Make sure you are prepared to provide details
and expand on key points. |
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Dress for Success.
Unless
instructed otherwise, dress in formal
business attire (appropriate
attire, meticulous grooming, etc.). Take the time
to properly organize any paperwork you bring along (i.e.,
extra resume copies, letters of recommendation, references,
performance evaluations, questions). |
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Do Whatever it Takes
to Arrive on Time.
Check
out the address and parking facilities BEFORE the interview
date. First impressions are critical and arriving
late to an interview almost guarantees a negative first
impression. |
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Go Out of Your Way to
be Polite.
Not
only to the interviewer, but also to the receptionist
or secretary. |
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Use
a Firm Handshake.
Direct
eye contact and a friendly smile; demonstrate a sincere interest
and enthusiasm for the job. |
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Always Display Loyalty
to Your Former Employers.
No
matter what they did (or did to you) never,
say anything negative about them. |
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Maintain
a Positive Attitude.
Believe in yourself! |
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Always
Follow-up.
By
sending the interviewer a brief thank-you letter or note. |