Interviewing
The first five minutes of the interview are critical in the selection process. You must be qualified to get a job, but there will always be several other people just as qualified in the mind of the interviewer. You will be hired because the interviewer personally likes you best, not because you are the most qualified. Most interviewers will know whether or not they feel comfortable with you in the first five minutes.
Before
- Follow all professional presence and dress guidelines.
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before your interview.
- Turn off your cell phone or pager.
During
- Make a positive and professional first impression by giving a firm handshake to each interviewer and addressing each interviewer by name as he or she is introduced.
- Speak clearly and avoid using slang.
- Use appropriate wording. Use technical terms only when appropriate to the question.
After
- Shake each interviewer's hand and thank each one by name.
- Send a thank you note(s) as soon after the interview as possible.
| Be Yourself |
If you get a job by portraying something you are not, once you can't continue to play that role, you will most likely lose the position. |
| Be Prepared |
Your job is to convince your interviewers that you have what it takes and you are the best candidate. |
| Get The Offer |
Do whatever it takes to get the job offer. Do not bring up anything negative or any type of personal wants until you have a firm offer. |
| Evaluate The Offer |
Once you have a firm offer you can discuss salary, job conditions, location etc. |
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