| 1. |
Go to interview ALONE. |
| 2. |
Arrive for your interview
about 10 minutes early. |
| 3. |
Dispose of chewing gum
and lit cigarettes before entering the building. |
| 4. |
DO NOT get annoyed and
restless while waiting. |
| 5. |
While waiting, watch what
goes on around you. Read the company literature. |
| 6. |
APPEARANCE COUNTS! First
impressions are made by your appearance. |
|
- Be conservative with
the amount of jewelry worn.
- Avoid strong perfumes or colognes.
- Make sure hair is clean and styled.
- Dress in a business-like manner in conservative colors.
- Hands should be neatly manicured.
- Men should have a freshly shaven face.
- Women should strive for the natural look in make-up.
- Make sure that your shoes are shined. |
| 7. |
Be prepared with your
resume. |
| 8. |
Smile as you enter. |
| 9. |
Give your name distinctly. |
| 10. |
Shake hands firmly. |
| 11. |
Wait until the interviewer
asks you to sit down. |
| 12. |
Maintain good posture.
|
| 13. |
Use the interviewers title
(Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms.) not their first name. |
| 14. |
Let the interviewer take
the initiative. |
| 15. |
Do not make money or benefits
the issue. |
| 16. |
Look directly at the interviewer.
Don't be a floor watcher. |
| 17. |
Answer the questions in
full rather than a nod or saying "yes" or "no". |
| 18. |
DO NOT discuss personal
problems. |
| 19. |
DO NOT bad mouth a former
employer. |
| 20. |
Never leave the interview
without knowing follow-up procedures. |
| 21. |
Leave promptly when the
interview is over. |
| 22. |
Express appreciation for
the interview by a thank you letter the next day. |
