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Research the current industrial
trends, company and the position before you interview.
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Practice answering the anticipated
questions. |
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Be punctual. Showing up late for
an interview is taboo. |
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Be sure to smile, give a firm
handshake, maintain eye contact and importantly have positive
and interested body language. |
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At the beginning of an interview
be ready to discuss some of your experiences (most often those
outside of work) as an icebreaker. |
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Listen carefully to questions and
if you don't understand a question ask for clarification.
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When answering questions, use
practical examples from past experiences that demonstrate you
have the skills and personality traits for the job. |
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At the end of the interview, you
will likely be asked, "do you have any questions for us?" This
is the time to ask relative questions you have about the company
and/or position. |
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Make an eye contact with the
interviewer as you speak. It shows that you are confident and
honest. |
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Express authentic interest in this
position and working as a part of their "team." Tell the
interviewer the inherent aspects of the job that interest you. |
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If you dont know the answer, say
so. You cant know everything just express you willingness to
learn. |
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conversation should always be positive and don't indulge in
negative talks about the previous employer |
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Don't testify against yourself. If asked your greatest weakness,
reply with a weakness you have conquered, or tell them about a
weakness that may actually be strength in this position.
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Answer all questions completely, but skip the details unless
they directly relate to this position confidently, concisely and
enthusiastically to the interviewer's. |
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Don't be too informal (even though interviewer may have put
you at ease) remember it is an interview. |
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Don't smoke, even if the interviewer does and offers you a
cigarette. And don't smoke beforehand so that you smell like
smoke. |
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Don't speak for too long - more than two minutes is generally
too much. |
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Don't make vague statements - be specific and concise.
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Don't act as though you would take any job or are desperate for
employment. Don't bring up or discuss personal issues or family
problems. |
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Don't ever lie. Answer questions truthfully, frankly and
succinctly. |