Job interview tips
- Research the company
- Smile and be enthusiastic
- Know your key strengths
- Use small talk just before your interview
- Avoid smoking before your interview
- Never talk ill of your previous employer
- Don't chew gum during the interview
- Practice a mock interview with a friend
- Arrive 15 minutes early
- Make a good first impression
- Deliver the right handshake
- Expect to feel a bit nervous
- Don't sit down until you are offered a seat
- Be well Groomed
- Answer questions concisely and be prepared to give further detail
- Bring extra copies of your resume to the interview
- Give 1 to 2 minute responses to questions
- Be prepared to elaborate on your resume
- Use body language to show interest
- Be open and honest
- Ask for clarification if you are unsure of a question
- Get a good night's sleep before your interview
- Use deodorant
- Avoid bringing up salary talk in the first interview
- Turn your mobile off before entering the building
- Ask at least 3 intelligent questions
- Use your interviews name
- Avoid things that jingle in your pocket like keys or coins
- Use proper English - avoid slang
- In the interview don't keep checking your watch for the time
- Use humour were appropriate
- Conclude with a sincere statement of interest for the position
- Thank your interviewer(s)
- Send a thank you letter
- Don't ever give up!
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