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WorksheetsDo's and Don'ts of Interviewing
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Arrive 10-15 minutes early to use the restroom, find offices, allow for unexpected traffic problems, and to relax.
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Get a good night's sleep the night before so you will be mentally alert.
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Ask questions about pay and benefits.
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Act as if you have to have this job no matter what.
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Express enthusiasm.
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Interrupt.
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Bring up personal matters (personal problems, financial matters, health issues).
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Criticize former employers or co-workers.
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Know and correctly pronounce the names of people you meet (or are speaking with over the phone).
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Use "please" and "thank you" when appropriate
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Answer interview questions completely.
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Dress appropriately and appear well-groomed.
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Give petty excuses such as "The work was too hard," or "the people I worked with were not nice."
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Come alone.
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Practice answering difficult, illegal or "too personal" questions.
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Get information about the company/organization ahead of time.
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Sell your qualifications rather than your need for the job.
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Treat administrative assistants and receptionists politely.
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Listen careful to the interviewer.
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Chew gum, smoke, or play with your hair, or constantly adjust your clothes.
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Read any papers, place anything on the interviewer's desk, or handle any item on the interviewer's desk.
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Bring bulky items to the interview.
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Express your interest in the job.
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Make a practice run to the company where you will be interviewing or be sure you know exactly where it is and how long it takes to get there.
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Remember your body language and posture: sit up straight and look alert and interested at all times.
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Make sure your strengths come across in a factual and sincere manner.
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Be shy or soft spoken.
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Exaggerate.
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Avoid using poor language, slang, and pause words (such as - like, uh, you know, and um).
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Ask questions in the interview.
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Make sure your cell phone is turned off or left in the car.
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Bring extra resumes and a list of references.
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Thank the interviewer when the interview is over and shake their hand. Ask for a business card to use when writing the follow up thank you letter.
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Jot down your impressions (after you leave) of the interview and what you might do differently next time.
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Answer questions with a simple "yes" or "no."
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