Interviews
• Arrive ten minutes early. Give yourself time to gather your thoughts and check your appearance.
• Introduce yourself politely. For example: "Good afternoon. My name is Peter Brown and I have an appointment with Mrs. Green at 2 o'clock". The receptionist will tell you where to wait. Thank the receptionist and wait quietly.
• Greet the interviewer(s) and introduce yourself, smile and be ready to shake hands.
• Enter the interviewer's office and wait to take the seat which is offered to you.
• Maintain eye contact. This shows interest and demonstrates confidence.
• Try to remain calm and not fiddle. No chewing gum.
• Answer questions honestly and politely. Consider your answers carefully and speak clearly. Give brief, clear answers to questions (not just "Yes" or "No").
• Volunteer positive information only. Stress your GOOD points: skills, qualities, experience - remember they won't know anything positive about you unless you tell them. This is your opportunity to show that the skills, interests and experience you have meet the requirements of the job.
• It's OK to pause, take a breath and THINK before you answer.
• If they haven't asked, make sure you tell them WHY you are interested in the job at the end of the interview.
• When given the opportunity, ask job-related questions that are not about salary or benefits.
• If you are offered the job on the spot - accept it there and them. You can always turn it down later if you are successful at another interview.
• Thank them for the interview, remember even if you don't get the job - a positive last impression will stay in their mind and they may contact you in the future for another position.