EFFECTIVE INTERVIEWING

• Arrive on time or maybe a few minutes early for your interview.
• Be neat and professional in appearance.
• Do not wear too much make-up, cologne or perfume.
• Walk with confidence, smile, and make eye contact.
• Present a firm handshake.
• Bring at least two copies of your resume and a portfolio if you have one.
• Answer questions clearly.
• Be prepared to sell yourself by highlighting your strengths, your accomplishments, and your eagerness to work for this employer.
• Give the impression that says “I’m great, but I know I have more to learn.”
• Try not to fidget in your chair, or do anything else that might give the impression that you are nervous.
• If you are not sure how to answer a question, ask for more details.
• You can ask questions about benefits, sick days, or vacation time. It is best to not negotiate about salary until you actually get the job offer.
• When the job interview is finished, stand up and extend your hand and thank the interviewer for his or her time. You may ask when a decision will be made.
• Walk out as confidently as you entered.