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.

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.