Interview Do’s And Dont’s

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Interview Do’s And Dont’s

    Interview Do's

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    Dress appropriately for the industry; err on the side of being conservative to show you take the interview seriously. Your personal grooming and cleanliness should be impeccable
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    Know the exact time and location of your interview; know how long it takes to get there, park, find a rest room to freshen up, etc.
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    Arrive early; 10 minutes prior to the interview start time.
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    Treat other people you encounter with courtesy and respect. Their opinions of you might be solicited during hiring decisions.
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    Offer a firm handshake, make eye contact, and have a friendly expression when you are greeted by your interviewer.
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    Listen to be sure you understand your interviewer’s name and the correct pronunciation.
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    Even when your interviewer gives you a first and last name, address your interviewer by title (Ms., Mr., Dr.) and last name, until invited to do otherwise.
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    Maintain good eye contact during the interview.
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    Sit still in your seat; avoid fidgeting and slouching.
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    Respond to questions and back up your statements about yourself with specific examples whenever possible.
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    Ask for clarification if you don’t understand a question.
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    Be thorough in your responses, while being concise in your wording.
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    Be honest and be yourself. Dishonesty gets discovered and is grounds for withdrawing job offers and for firing. You want a good match between yourself and your employer. If you get hired by acting like someone other than yourself, you and your employer will both be unhappy.
  • Green Check Tick
    Exhibit a positive attitude. The interviewer is evaluating you as a potential co-worker. Behave like someone you would want to work with.
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    Have intelligent questions prepared to ask the interviewer. Having done your research about the employer in advance, ask questions which you did not find answered in your research.
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    Evaluate the interviewer and the organization s/he represents. An interview is a two-way street. Conduct yourself cordially and respectfully, while thinking critically about the way you are treated and the values and priorities of the organization.
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    Do expect to be treated appropriately. If you believe you were treated inappropriately or asked questions that were inappropriate or made you uncomfortable, discuss this with a Career Services advisor or the director.
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    Make sure you understand the employer’s next step in the hiring process; know when and from whom you should expect to hear next. Know what action you are expected to take next, if any.
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    When the interviewer concludes the interview, offer a firm handshake and make eye contact. Depart gracefully.
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    After the interview, make notes right away so you don’t forget critical details.
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    Write a thank-you letter to your interviewer promptly.

    Interview Dont’s

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    Don’t make excuses. Take responsibility for your decisions and your actions.
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    Don’t make negative comments about previous employers or professors (or others).
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    Arrive early; 10 minutes prior to the interview start time.
  • Red Cross Tick
    Treat other people you encounter with courtesy and respect. Their opinions of you might be solicited during hiring decisions.
  • Red Cross Tick
    Offer a firm handshake, make eye contact, and have a friendly expression when you are greeted by your interviewer.
  • Red Cross Tick
    Listen to be sure you understand your interviewer’s name and the correct pronunciation.
  • Red Cross Tick
    Even when your interviewer gives you a first and last name, address your interviewer by title (Ms., Mr., Dr.) and last name, until invited to do otherwise.
  • Red Cross Tick
    Maintain good eye contact during the interview.
  • Red Cross Tick
    Sit still in your seat; avoid fidgeting and slouching.
  • Red Cross Tick
    Respond to questions and back up your statements about yourself with specific examples whenever possible.
  • Red Cross Tick
    Ask for clarification if you don’t understand a question.
  • Red Cross Tick
    Be thorough in your responses, while being concise in your wording.
  • Red Cross Tick
    Be honest and be yourself. Dishonesty gets discovered and is grounds for withdrawing job offers and for firing. You want a good match between yourself and your employer. If you get hired by acting like someone other than yourself, you and your employer will both be unhappy.
  • Red Cross Tick
    Exhibit a positive attitude. The interviewer is evaluating you as a potential co-worker. Behave like someone you would want to work with.
  • Red Cross Tick
    Have intelligent questions prepared to ask the interviewer. Having done your research about the employer in advance, ask questions which you did not find answered in your research.
  • Red Cross Tick
    Evaluate the interviewer and the organization s/he represents. An interview is a two-way street. Conduct yourself cordially and respectfully, while thinking critically about the way you are treated and the values and priorities of the organization.
  • Red Cross Tick
    Do expect to be treated appropriately. If you believe you were treated inappropriately or asked questions that were inappropriate or made you uncomfortable, discuss this with a Career Services advisor or the director.
  • Red Cross Tick
    Make sure you understand the employer’s next step in the hiring process; know when and from whom you should expect to hear next. Know what action you are expected to take next, if any.
  • Red Cross Tick
    When the interviewer concludes the interview, offer a firm handshake and make eye contact. Depart gracefully.
  • Red Cross Tick
    After the interview, make notes right away so you don’t forget critical details.
  • Red Cross Tick
    Write a thank-you letter to your interviewer promptly.
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