Some important Do's and Dont's of an Interview.
INTERVIEW DO’S
1. Do have the exact address and the concerned persons name for the interview.
2. Do dress the part for the job, the company, the industry.
3. Do plan to arrive about 15 minutes early. If you are running late, do phone the company.
4. Do greet the receptionist or assistant with courtesy and respect.
5. Do bring 2 extra resumes and 2 photographs to the interview.
6. Do read about the company
7. Do greet the interviewer by title (Ms.,Mr., Dr.)and last name or the name they introduce themselves with. 8. Do shake hands firmly. Don't have a limp or clammy handshake!
9. Do wait until you are offered a chair before sitting.
10. Do make good eye contact with your interviewer(s).
11. Do show enthusiasm in the position and the company.
12. Do have a high confidence and energy level.
13. Do make sure that your good points come across to the interviewer in a factual, sincere manner.
14. Do show what you can do for the company rather than what the company can do for you.
15. Do stress your achievements.
16. Do ask intelligent questions about the job, company, or industry.
17. Do close the interview by telling the interviewer(s) that you want the job and you will do justice to it.
18. Do try and get business cards from each person who take your interview.
19. Do write thank you letters within 24 hours to each person who interviewed you.
20. Do brush your teeth, use mouthwash, or have a breath mint before the interview.
INTERVIEW DON’T’S
1. Don't chew gum during the interview.
2. Don't rely on your resume doing the selling for you.YOU will need to sell yourself to the interviewer.
3. Don't tell jokes during the interview.
4. Don't smoke, even if the interviewer does and offers you a cigarette.
5. Don't smoke before hand so that you smell like smoke.
6. Don’t use poor language, slang, and pause words (such as "like," "uh," and "um").
7. Don't act as though you would take any job or are desperate for employment.
8. Don't say anything negative about former colleagues, supervisors, or employers.
9. Don't ever lie. Answer questions truthfully and frankly.
10. Don't over-answer questions.
11. Don't offer any negative information about yourself.
12. Don't answer questions with a simple "yes" or "no." Explain when possible. Give examples.
13. Don't bring up or discuss personal issues or family problems.
14. Don't answer cell phone calls during the interview, and do turn off your cell phone.
15. Don't inquire about salary or other benefits until after you've received an offer.
16. Don't pass strong/contradictory comments on your social presence since employers also read social media before calling you.
INTERVIEW DO’S
1. Do have the exact address and the concerned persons name for the interview.
2. Do dress the part for the job, the company, the industry.
3. Do plan to arrive about 15 minutes early. If you are running late, do phone the company.
4. Do greet the receptionist or assistant with courtesy and respect.
5. Do bring 2 extra resumes and 2 photographs to the interview.
6. Do read about the company
7. Do greet the interviewer by title (Ms.,Mr., Dr.)and last name or the name they introduce themselves with. 8. Do shake hands firmly. Don't have a limp or clammy handshake!
9. Do wait until you are offered a chair before sitting.
10. Do make good eye contact with your interviewer(s).
11. Do show enthusiasm in the position and the company.
12. Do have a high confidence and energy level.
13. Do make sure that your good points come across to the interviewer in a factual, sincere manner.
14. Do show what you can do for the company rather than what the company can do for you.
15. Do stress your achievements.
16. Do ask intelligent questions about the job, company, or industry.
17. Do close the interview by telling the interviewer(s) that you want the job and you will do justice to it.
18. Do try and get business cards from each person who take your interview.
19. Do write thank you letters within 24 hours to each person who interviewed you.
20. Do brush your teeth, use mouthwash, or have a breath mint before the interview.
INTERVIEW DON’T’S
1. Don't chew gum during the interview.
2. Don't rely on your resume doing the selling for you.YOU will need to sell yourself to the interviewer.
3. Don't tell jokes during the interview.
4. Don't smoke, even if the interviewer does and offers you a cigarette.
5. Don't smoke before hand so that you smell like smoke.
6. Don’t use poor language, slang, and pause words (such as "like," "uh," and "um").
7. Don't act as though you would take any job or are desperate for employment.
8. Don't say anything negative about former colleagues, supervisors, or employers.
9. Don't ever lie. Answer questions truthfully and frankly.
10. Don't over-answer questions.
11. Don't offer any negative information about yourself.
12. Don't answer questions with a simple "yes" or "no." Explain when possible. Give examples.
13. Don't bring up or discuss personal issues or family problems.
14. Don't answer cell phone calls during the interview, and do turn off your cell phone.
15. Don't inquire about salary or other benefits until after you've received an offer.
16. Don't pass strong/contradictory comments on your social presence since employers also read social media before calling you.
