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job interview is an evaluation of a prospective student or employee.
This is the singlemost important element in job hunting. Without
coming across successfully in an interview a candidate may never
get a position.
The following tips have been provided for you in order to help
you succeed at the interview:
- Be on time! Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the
interview begins.
- Be pleasant and courteous when checking-in
with the receptionist.
- They will most likely give feedback
to the manager on what they thought of you once you have left
the building.
- Smile!
- Address the managers as Mr. or Ms. unless they ask
you to call them by their first name.
- Do not sit until you
are invited to sit, it shows respect for the manager's territory.
- Distract yourself by reviewing your résumé if the telephone
rings.
- Do not be "all ears."
- Always accept a cup of coffee
or a soft drink if it is offered. It shows you are sociable.
- Never chew gum.
- Sit up straight.
- Do not touch your face. It can mean that
you are trying to hide.
- Do not tap your fingers, swing your
foot, etc. It implies you are being threatened or are nervous.
- Do not argue about anything, even a sport.
- Be ready to answer
all the possible questions given here.
Check your knowledge about an interview by taking the following
quizzes:
**Remember: YOUR ATTITUDE separates winners from losers! Someone
who is enthusiastic, motivated, and is excited to start to work
will most likely obtain the job. Make sure you make good eye
contact, ask questions, and show that you are not afraid to say
that you really want that job.
Last minute check list:
- Get a good night's sleep
- Shower, shave, and brush your teeth.
- Wear clean, freshly
pressed clothes.
- Wear the proper clothes-most probably this
implies a suit.
- Avoid flashy colors and loud fashions.
- Avoid excessive jewelry
and strong perfume/cologne.
- Bring plenty of copies of your
résumé.
- Bring a notebook and a pen that works.
Check out the Mock Interview Rubric to identify your interviewing
skills:
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