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| Do's and Dont's of Interviewing |
Interview "Do's"
- Offer to shake interviewer's hand when you
introduced. This demonstrates your self-confidence.
- Get the interviewer's name correctly in advance,
if possible, and use it in your conversation.
- Remain standing until you are asked to be seated.
- Make yourself comfortable and maintain your poise.
- Be agreeable at all times
- Be willing to take any examination requested.
- Try to give your resume to the employer early
in the interview. Leave a copy with your interviewer.
- Answer all questions directly and truthfully.
- Use correct English; avoid slang such as "yeah"
or " O.K. or "Ya know."
- Ask questions about the company.
- Look the interviewer in the eye.
- Show willingness to start at the bottom. Do not
expect too much too soon.
- Ask about your duties, hours and pay.
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Interview "Don'ts"
- Mumble anything, especially your name.
- Place your handbag or other articles on the interviewer's
desk.
- Play with your tie, rings, bracelets, etc.
- Gossip or "know" former employers.
- Plead your need to work.
- Make jokes, argue or chew gum.
- Slouch in your chair.
- Make excuses, show evasiveness, or hedge on facts
in your record.
- Answer the question, "What can you do?" By saying,
"Anything". Do indicate what specific skills you have.
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