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Job Interview Dos And Don'ts
With a job interview you must know the dos and don'ts to secure
yourself a second interview or even the job.
There are some things that are definite don'ts and some that are
definite dos, remember you are in that job interview to impress and
entice the prospective employers into giving you the position you
are being interviewed for.
So pay attention in the dos, and also pay attention to the don’ts as
you do not want to do them.
Job interview Preparation dos and don'ts
Take a copy of your resume and your references.
Always attend the job interview in clothes that are tidy and
presentable.
Always arrive early, as it will look better that you are willing to be
on time, take into consideration parking, traffic and finding the
destination.
Always go to job interview alone, if you do bring some one have
them wait outside or in your car.
First initial contact dos and don'ts
In meeting the potential employers always be cheerful and happy,
and smile a lot, as a cherry happy person always gets a head of
the glum sad ones.
Even look happy if you are incredibly nervous, your personality will
shine through.
Firmly shake the hands of all the people that are interviewing you,
this will show them that your not afraid of meeting people, and that
you are formal and confident.
During the job interview dos and don'ts
A must is to always be yourself no matter what, don't try and
pretend to be some one you aren't because usually they will see
through it the first day of work you attend if you get the job.
Do not slouch in your chair; sit up right with good posture.
Keep eye contact when some one is talking to you.
Keep you hands on your laps, do not fidget with them, sometimes
you can use your hands to express what you are talking about.
Answering Questions dos and don'ts
Do not use words such as "um" and "ar", always think out a
question and answer politely and formally.
Do not leave long pauses between a question and an answer, if
you don't know the answer to something say so, or ask them to
explain it a little further.
Do not use slang words and use please and thank you.
Most importantly answer the question and the question only, do
not over elaborate answers to make them turn into a story.
Asking questions dos and don'ts
Do not ask questions about salary or time off or compensation, as
it will appear to the interviewers that you are only after money.
Pre job interview research about the company is great as you can
ask the company about there history, or the department the job is
in, Genuinely showing interest in what they do is a good thing.
Leaving the job interview dos and don'ts
When leaving the interview whether it went well or not, always
shake the interviewers hands and thank them for the job interview
and say "It was nice meeting you".
It is always great to leave the job interview on great terms,
especially with recruitment and how people swap there jobs a lot,
as one interviewer could be at another company in the future and
could well remember you, and you want to be remembered on
good terms.
Especially if you are in the running for the job, you want them to
think, WOW that person was really nice and polite and actually
bothered to shake our hands and say thank you.
Another good thing to do is to write each person that interviewed
you a thank you letter as well.
If you remember the dos and don'ts when going and partaking in a
job interview you should be fine, confident and it should be
recognized by the employer, and hopefully you will be able to get
that wonderful job you have been dreaming of.
Free Job Interview Tip
HOW TO USE EXAMPLES TO SHINE THE BEST LIGHT ON
YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE
So you got the Interview. Fantastic!
If you want to get hired you'll have to "show" that you posses the
acumen to be successful at the job you for which you are
interviewing. "Showing" is contrasted with just "telling" the
Interviewer that you have what it takes. The formula for "showing"
(as opposed to "telling") this goes like this. This is a free job
interview tip you can use:
1) Clarify the Question.
2) Answer the question by "telling" the Hiring Manager that you
have the drive, stamina, smarts, and skills required for the position.
3) Then SHOW that you have demonstrated these abilities in the
past by OFFERING EXAMPLES.
4) Finally, ASK and VERIFY that you have answered the question
to the Hiring Manager's satisfaction.
Say:
"OK ... what you are asking me is "A." That's a fair question and I
am pleased that you asked. Yes, I absolutely have the ability to "B"
and that's because I am very skilled in "C." For example, in my last
position I encountered a situation where I "X," but I was able to "Y"
because of my ability to "B" and "C." Does that answer your
question? Is that the type of experience you are looking for?"
A simple answer would then look this:
"OK ... you are asking me if I have worked with high profile clients
before. That's a good question and I'm very glad you asked. Yes, I
do have the ability to work hard to gain the respect of my clients,
and then focus on quality service in order to keep them satisfied
with the business relationship. FOR EXAMPLE, in my last position
I was brought in to work with a large client after another Account
Manager left. Although it was a challenge, I managed to repair the
problem by ensuring that we delivered exactly what was expected
of us. Does that make sense? OK. Does that answer your
question? Good. I think I could be an asset to your group having
worked through this type of experience with a high profile client."
"FOR EXAMPLE" is the most important term in your job interview
arsenal! Don't be afraid of using it often as a part of the answer to
each and every question! The more solid examples (SHOW don't
TELL) you can provide -- the more likely you will be hired. This is
probably one of the best free job interview tips for you should
