Interview Tips

Below are some very important interview Do's and Don'ts.

Interview Do's

• Be on time.
• Give a firm-hand shake and always make eye contact.
• Dress for success. Look your best while maintaining a conservative appearance (see the successful dress section of our website).
• Do your research. Make sure you know what the company does and how well they are doing. This is all information that you can get from their web site.
• Have something to write on and write with. Write down a list of questions before you go for the interview.
• Take your time and think about each question that you are asked. Be concise with your answers and do not get off track.
• Give specific examples of what you have done for a company versus just stating that you can do a specific task.
• Have additional hard copies of your resume with you.
• Be yourself. People who conduct interviews can tell when a person is being fake.
• Send a hand written thank you note to the interviewer for their time.

Interview Don'ts

• Don't be late. Give yourself time to arrive early or account for unexpected delay's. If you are going to be late, call the company.
• Don't forget to turn off your cell phone and pager. If you forget to turn them off and you get a call, do not answer.
• Don't lie!
• Don't use slang or inappropriate language.
• Don't wear strong perfume or cologne.
• Don't slander past employers, coworkers or bosses.
• Don't give more information then they are looking for. Answer questions concisely.
• Don't discuss compensation until the hiring manager brings up salary.
• Don't interrupt the interviewer.
• Don't tell the hiring manager how great it is to be on unemployment.