Intro to Job Interviewing

What should you NOT wear to a job interview?

• A watch

• Polished shoes

• Clothing slightly dressier than what you'd wear on the job

• Lots of perfume and aftershave

You should research the company you are interviewing with.

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It's okay to ask what to wear when setting up the interview.

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You should take a pen with you to your interview. 

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You should be on time by showing up at the exact time given for the interview.

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Before attending any interview you should

• Make sure you have an appropriate interview outfit ironed and ready to impress.

• Print out multiple copies of my resume and references to bring to interview.

• Research the company with whom I am interviewing and make sure I know as much as possible about the company and position for which I am interviewing.

• Create questions I can ask during the interview about the company and/or the position

• All of the above

During any interview you should

• Not think about your posture.

• Avoid nervous movements with your hands such as clicking pens and tapping fingers.

• Stare the interviewers down and don't break eye contact

• Sit down in the first seat I see

If asked about a previous employer or teacher with whom you have had a negative relationship you should

• Be honest and talk about the previous employer or teacher. Let them know what I did not like about them.

• Focus on the positive of any situation you are asked about.

Topics you should not discuss in an interview

• Your qualifications for the job or position.

• Politics and/or religion

• Your past experiences

During an interview when they ask you "do you have any questions/" You should

• say "no, you gave me all of the information I need."

• say "yes" and follow up with a question or questions specific to the company or position for which you are interviewing.