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| (1) Arrive early. If you arrive late, you'll be rushed and the interviewer may consider you unreliable.
(2) Walk briskly, with purpose, and stand up straight.
(3) Don't smoke, chew gum, slouch, read a novel, or other similar activities while you are waiting in the lobby. If some of the company's literature is available, read that instead.
(4) Give the interviewer a firm handshake, and don't be afraid to look him or her in the eye.
(5) Be prepared. Carry an extra copy of your resume and academic record.
(6) Don't talk too much ... or too little.
(7) Above all, try to be natural and relaxed. Be yourself.
Questions that the interviewer may ask you include: what are your career goals? How many sick days have you taken in the past two years? What are your strong points? Do you have any hobbies? Why do you want this job? Tell me about yourself. What did you like most or like least about your last job? Do you have any questions? She or he may also ask you some specific questions that relate to equipment or procedures you'll need to use on the job. This is a way of determining your overall knowledge and skills.
Before and during the interview ...
(1) Be positive and enthusiastic.
(2) Try to focus upon your accomplishments and achievements in past jobs.
(3) Find out as much as possible about the job duties and requirements of the position you are applying for. This will help you to be able to ask further questions.
(4) Find out as much as possible about the company.
(5) If you are really interested in the job, let the interviewer know about it.
(6) Questions you need to ask include: when will the job start? To whom do I report? What would a typical day be like?
(7) Don't be too concerned about salary and benefits at first. If you are selected, they will make you a salary offer. Toward the end of the interview you can ask about benefits.
AFTER THE INTERVIEW
There are a number of things that you can do after the interview that will make you an even more attractive job candidate. Here are a few tips:
(1) Write a thank you letter. If you really want the job, say so in the letter. (2) If you have not heard anything within 8 to 10 days, you may want to call. Assure them that you are not trying to be pushy, but that you are just interested. If you aren't hired, you can still send a thank you letter to the company and ask them to keep you in mind for any other similar job openings. Also, you may want to ask the interviewer for a specific reason as to why you weren't hired. This information will help you as you search for other jobs.
CONCLUSION
Getting a good job that you want is not always easy. There are many qualified people after every top paying position that is available. But if you use the strategies described in this report, you'll stand a much better chance of success. Be persistent and don't sell yourself short. You could end up with a much better job in a very short period of time.
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