Be prepared. Know your resume and be prepared to talk about every piece of it.
Arrive 10 – 15 minutes early
Dressed professionally to make good first impression
Sit up straight and lean forward slightly to indicate interest
Be comfortable wit h pauses. You’ll have a definite advantage if you know how to use pauses wisely.
Don’t be afraid to use your humorous side when appropriate
Speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard
Greet the interviewer with a firm handshake, eye contact and a smile and use his/her name.
Carry your briefcase or purse on your left hand.
Be seated after you’ve been asked to sit in an indicated chair.
Avoid starting the small talks
Don’t be afraid to ask the interviewer to repeat the question if you don’t understand it.
Never use first names unless you have a friendly and long standing relationship with the interviewer or he/she asks you to be addressed by the first name
When interview is over thank interviewer for the time and make a positive statement about the process
Rise when the interviewer does
Extend your hand and call the person by name
It is appropriate to ask when to call or when will a decision be reached
A brief note should be sent following the interview
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