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An interview can be intimidating if you are not prepared. The following list contains suggestions to help you during an interview.
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Perform some research on the company with the local library or through the Internet. Company web sites are good sources of information when trying to learn about a specific company. |
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Tailor your résumé to the position for which you are applying. |
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Bring extra copies of your résumé along with a notepad and pen for taking notes. |
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Know where you're going - scout out the interview location early,
or the day prior.
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Turn off your mobile phone. |
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Arrive 10 minutes early. |
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Remove all candy/gum from your mouth. |
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State your qualifications honestly. Do not exaggerate or embellish your skills or experience. |
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Shake hands confidently, smile frequently, and don’t sit until you are offered a seat. |
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Do not wear baggy or tight fitting clothes. |
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Avoid excessive make-up. |
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Sit up in your seat attentively – don’t lean back. |
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Keep eye contact with the interviewer. |
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Avoid saying negative things about past employers. |
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Prepare three questions to ask about the position. |
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If you are interested in the position, close the interview by asking what the next step is. |
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Thank the interviewer for their time and send a handwritten thank you note. |
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