Interview Tips
HOW TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
- Good personal appearance. Well groomed, professional image.
- Be on time for interview, or even better, be early.
- Firm, warm handshake.
- Treat every person you encounter with respect.
- Ensure that your extra copy of resume and reference page is neat and error-free.
- Neat application form.
- Have a good, confident attitude--Smile!
- Maintain good eye contact when conversing with interviewer.
- Be yourself.
- Be prepared to ask about the position and the company at appropriate opportunity.
- Provide direct responses to questions.
- Speak clearly and concisely, don't ramble.
- Be assertive, energetic, courteous, and mature.
- Be prepared to discuss long-term objectives realistically.
- Have knowledge of three strong (positive) points about yourself.
- Have knowledge of three weak(negative) points about yourself, and turn them into positive points.
- Compliment past employers, don't be negative about them.
- Project your interest to the interviewer if you feel this is a good opportunity for you.
- Express appreciation for the interviewer's time.
- Money: Compensation. In the interview, you probably will be asked to state your salary expectations. What is important to remember here is that they are not really looking for a figure, so do not mention one. They are testing your interviewing etiquette. REMEMBER THIS, AND DON'T FAIL HERE!! There is only one acceptable reply to their compensation question. What you should say is: (Name), I am here because I believe there is opportunity for me with your company. I WILL CONSIDER YOUR STRONGEST OFFER.
- Write thank-you letters after the interview. It's courteous and may be the deciding factor in your favor.
