Some Do's and Dont's Concerning the Interview
- Do plan to arrive on time or a few minutes early. Late arrival for a job interview is inexcusable.
- If the employer presents you with an application form to complete, fill it in neatly and completely.
- Don't relax and rely on your application form to do the selling for you. Most employers will want you to speak for yourself.
- Do greet the employer by their surname if you are sure of the pronunciation, if you are not, ask them to repeat their name. Give the appearance of energy as you walk in, Smile! Shake their hand firmly - be genuinely glad to meet the employer.
- Do wait until you are offered a chair before sitting. Sit upright in your chair whilst looking alert and interested at all times. Be a good listener as well as a good talker. Smile.
- Don't chew gum.
- Do look a prospective employer in the eye while you talk to them.
- Do follow the employers leads, but try to get the employer to describe the position.
- Don't answer questions with a simple "yes" or "no". Explain wherever possible all of those things about yourself which relate to (background, skills and accomplishments) the position in a positive manner.
