Remember first impressions are lasting impressions.
Before the Interview:
1- Brush your teeth and use a mouthwash.
2- Your hair should be clean and combed.
3- Nails should be clean and trimmed.
4- Be conservative and caution. If the company does not have a dress code, remember that its better to over dress than under dress.
* Men can look their professional best wearing one of the many men suits available to you today. Shirts should be clean and ironed. If in doubt, wear a classic, conservative tie.
* Women can look their professional best with business attire.
5- Wear dress shoes. Your shoes should be clean and/or shined.
6- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your interview. The extra minutes will also give time to fill out any forms or applications that might be required.
7- Don’t take your cell phone with you. If you have to have your cell phone, turn the phone off. Do not put your cell phone on vibrate.
8- Don’t assume that whoever greets you is the receptionist.
During the Interview
1- Make a positive and professional first impression by being assertive and giving a firm handshake to each interviewer and addressing each interviewer by name as he or she is introduced.
2- Smile. When you smile you’ll look more relaxed and confident. Plus, you’ll feel more relaxed.
3- Reinforce your professionalism and your ability to communicate effectively by speaking clearly and avoiding “uhs”, “you knows”, and slang.
4- Use appropriate working. You won’t receive extra points for each work that has more than 10 letters. Use technical terms only when appropriate to the question.
5- Ask questions. Your first question should not be “Am I hired?”.
After the Interview
1- Shake each interviewer’s hand and thank each interviewer by name.
2- Send a thank you note as soon after the interview as possible.
