Be
sure to develop an action plan to be confident. Believe in your abilities.
Present yourself as the best candidate even as you enter the room. Make it
a positive experience by following some basic guidelines:
- Review and memorize
employer information prior to any discussion
- Dress in professional
business attire (i.e., a suit for both men & women)
- Wear comfortable
business-style shoes as waiting lines can be long ............. don't chew
gum
- Have nice copies
of your resume ready and other related information organized
- Never bring family
members. NO CHILDREN!
- Orient yourself
to the environment upon arrival
- Observe how people
approach tables and watch the flow of traffic in the room
- Develop an interview
plan, which includes taking a break to assure that you will look and feel
your best
- As you approach
an employer, respect other people�s privacy as they complete their conversations
- Conduct yourself
professionally at all times. Remember that you are being watched even as
you stand in line
- Have a three-point
agenda: know what you are looking for, what you can offer and what questions
you will ask
- Listen carefully
and take conversational cues from the employer
- Try to generate
and maintain interest by smiling, responding to questions with specific and
concise examples
- Keep your voice
lively and in a pleasant tone, using humor appropriately and avoiding clichés
- Link qualifications
(skills, abilities, experience) with the job/employer
- Respond truthfully,
while always painting a positive picture of yourself
- Ask for employer
information, application materials, and the interviewer's business card
- Do not be surprised
if the employer asks you to go online to complete an application and/or submit
a resume
- At the end of the
interview, offer a handshake and express your appreciation using the interviewer's
name
- Walk away with confidence,
remembering that you are still on stage
- Don't forget to
follow up with a "Thank You" letter