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Before
the Interview |
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Know why you are interested in the company and in the position
that you are interviewing . |
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Know
the exact time, place and location of the interview. Find
out how long it will take you to get there and what the parking
situation is. |
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Arrive early enough to allow
yourself extra time to relax before the interview (about 10
minutes.) |
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Dress
appropriately; exhibit good grooming. |
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Get
a good night's sleep in order to be well rested and alert. |
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Anticipate
possible questions and practice answers to each or them. |
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Prepare
your questions to ask the interviewer. |
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Carry
a portfolio with you, including: extra copies of your resume,
references or reference list, transcripts, certifications, samples
of your work, pen/pencil, note pad, and your appointment calendar. |
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Be
enthusiastic; have an absolutely positive attitude. |
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Make
a good first impression. |
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Introduce
yourself to the secretary/receptionist and follow the instructions
you are given. |
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During
the Interview |
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Greet
the interviewer by name; address the interviewer by first name
if invited to do so. |
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Offer
a firm handshake during introductions, try to match their style of
shaking. |
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Be
aware of nonverbal behavior, make eye contact and control any
nervous habits. |
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Relax,
be yourself and think of the interview as an exchange of
information. |
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Listen
carefully to questions and give clear, concise answers. |
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Ask
questions regarding job-related issues that will provide you with
helpful information and will demonstrate your knowledge of and
interest in the position and in the organization. |
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Inquire
about follow-up procedures and thank the interviewer for his or
her time. |
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After
the Interview |
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Write
down everything you feel you handled right and wrong. Note any
information you may need to include in your thank you letter.
Use the interview as a learning experience. |
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Always
get the contact information of everyone involved in the interview
process (name, address, title, email address). Ask the secretary/receptionist
or ask for business cards. |
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Send
a thank you letter. Be sure to reiterate your interest in
the position/organization. |
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If
you do not hear back from the employer within the prescribed time,
make a follow up phone call to find out what the status of the
search process is for the position you interviewed for. |
