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Job Interview: Do's and Don'ts
You finally have arranged for the interview after taking a great deal of time to prepare the perfect resume. Well, the resume paid off and now you need to make it through the interview. You still are nervous as to how to act or what to do so you are hired. Relax. There are some basic "do's and don'ts" for the interview process. Here are some pointers to make the process easier for you.
Do's:
Arrive on time - ten to fifteen minutes early is even better.
When presented an application to fill out, fill it out neatly and with all the information, do not attach the resume unless you are instructed.
Greet the interviewer by their last name with a smile on your face.
Shake the interviewers hand and thank them for the interview.
Be enthusiastic and full of energy. Shine with your true personality.
Do not sit until you are offered a chair. Then sit upright, on the front of the chair with your legs slightly crossed.
Remain alert and interested at all times.
Make eye contact with the interviewer.
Listen carefully and respond only when spoken to or asked questions.
Speak clearly and concisely so you are understood.
Early in the interview, try to get the interviewer to describe the job as well as the duties of the job. This will help you formulate your responses and coordinate it with your background to match the details of the job to your prior experiences, skills, and accomplishments.
Be honest and sincere about all of your answers. Relay your professional achievements that relate to the position.
Don'ts:
Do not answer the questions with "yes" or "no". Always explain your answers with logical details.
Never pretend to understand when the interviewer is talking about anything if you do not. Ask the interviewer to explain anything you do not understand.
Do not rely on your resume to have sold you to the interviewer. You have to shine and be the package the interviewer is wanting to experience. Convince them you are the person for the job.
Do not make any negative comments about your work history, fellow employees, or former employers. No one likes to hear a negative person. When you are explaining why you left your prior employer, keep it completely on the professional level.
Avoid answering any controversial questions. Do not answer and listen instead while the interviewer talks. Keep your response non-committal and short.
Do not ask about salary, vacations, benefits, bonuses, retirements unless the interviewer brings up the topics. Even then, do not seem too eager to ask too many details.
You will know if the interview went well since the interviewer generally provides signs. Do not be discouraged if you do not get the job since there are always people more qualified. You did your best and that is all you can do.
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