The Interview: What To Do and What Not To Do
Do …
- Dress like other people who work at the company.
- Go to the interview alone.
- Be on time or a few minutes early.
- Shake hands with the interviewer and smile.
- Be yourself and be honest.
- Listen carefully to what the interviewer is saying.
- Speak clearly and use good grammar.
- Talk about the skills you have developed that will help you do the job.
- At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer,
- shake hands and ask when you might hear from him/her.
- Be prepared to ask questions.
Don't…
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Wear a T-shirt with words on it.
Wear a hat, jeans that are too tight or baggy, shorts or a baseball cap.
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Cross your legs, fold your arms or touch your face. These body language signals could indicate a negative attitude, boredom or doubt.
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Speak about a former employer in negative terms.
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Loose your cool.
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Smoke or chew gum.
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Wear excessive jewelry, including rings/bars in your tongue, eyebrow, nose and/or lip.
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Ask about salary, vacations, or promotions until after you receive a job offer.
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Hang around after the interview is over.
If it makes you feel more comfortable, tell the interviewer you are nervous.
It can help to break the ice.
