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Interview Tips

Preparation:

                     Learn about the organization.

                      

                     Eet in advance of your interview. 

                      

                     Review your qualifications for the job.

                      

                     Be ready to briefly describe your experience, showing how it relates it the job.

                      

                     Be ready to answer broad questions, such as "Why should I hire you?" "Why do

       you want this job?" "What are your strengths and weaknesses?"

                      

                     Practice an interview with a friend or relative.

Personal appearance:

                     Be well groomed.

                      

                     Dress appropriately.

                 - Wear a solid color conservative suit with a coordinated shirt or blouse

                 - Wear moderate shoes

                 - Make sure your hair is well groomed and neat

                 - Don't overdo the perfume, makeup, cologne or after shave

                       

                     Do not chew gum or smoke.

The interview:

                     Be early.

                      

                     Greet interviewers with a firm handshake.

                      

                     Use good manners with everyone you meet.

                      

                     Relax and answer each question concisely.

                      

                     Use proper English while avoiding slang.

                      

                     Be cooperative and enthusiastic.

                      

                     Use body language to show interest—use eye contact and don’t slouch.

                      

                     Ask questions about the position and the organization.

                      

                     Also avoid asking questions about salary and benefits unless a job offer is made.

                      

                     Thank the interviewers when you leave and shake hands.

                      

                     Send a short thank you note.