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Interview Tips

Tips for a Successful Interview
  • Be Prepared
    • Visit company website
    • Company vision (Does it match your career objectives?)
    • Be prepared
      • Locations of positions
      • Benefits
      • Advancement
      • Future growth/stability
      • Other professional opportunities
  • Use a professional portfolio
    • Carry extra resumes with you in case of several interviewers
    • Bring along a pen and paper to take notes when needed
    • Stay organized - keep other items out of sight of the interviewer
  • Dressing for the interview
    • Look professional
    • Conservative attire
      • Wear smaller jewelry/simple accessories to eliminate distractions
    • Suit for both men and women
      • Conservative in style and color
      • Bright color shirt is acceptable
  • Make a good impression
    • Arrive 10 minutes early
    • Smile and make good eye contact
    • Have a firm hand shake
    • Maintain good eye contact and correct posture - indicates attention and confidence
    • Display good communication skills, especially when asking questions, be direct and to the point
  • Wrapping up the interview
    • Reinforce and highlight your strengths
    • Give the interviewer something positive to remember you by
    • Thank the interviewer
    • Find out timeline for correspondence
    • Obtain business card from interviewer