Interviewing Tips

Your resume is a marketing tool! Since it only takes a handful of seconds to make a first impression, don’t overlook these important tips.

1. Know the company and the industry. Information should be available on the internet.
2. Read the literature in the lobby while you wait.
3. Show motivation and enthusiasm.
4. How well do you fit into the corporate culture? Pay attention to your surroundings while waiting for your interview. What’s the culture like? Do you see yourself fitting in?
5. Dress the part.
6. Turn your cell phone off!
7. Show confidence with eye contact and attentiveness.
8. Talk specifically about past work experiences. Stay away from gossip or bad mouthing former managers or companies.
9. Be honest.
10. Take care of personal hygiene before the interview i.e., body scent, breath, hands and fingernails.
11. Try not to let personal feelings get in the way of answering the questions.
12. Be specific in your responses and don’t go off on a tangent.
13. Don’t be late or too early.
14. Don’t smoke before the interview. If your interviewer is allergic, you’re in trouble.
15. Don’t chew gum.
16. Be nice to the receptionist.
17. Be yourself!