The Interview

• Be prepared. Know your resume and be prepared to talk about every piece of it.
• Arrive 10 – 15 minutes early
• If possible find out where it is before hand
• Sit up straight and lean forward slightly to indicate interest
• Be comfortable with pauses. You’ll have a definite advantage if you know how to use pauses wisely.
• Don’t be afraid to use your humorous side when appropriate
• Speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard
• Greet the interviewer with a firm handshake, eye contact and a smile and use his/her name.
• Carry your briefcase or purse on your left hand.
• Be seated after you’ve been asked to sit in an indicated chair.
• Avoid starting the small talks
• Don’t be afraid to ask the interviewer to repeat the question if you don’t understand it.
• Never use first names unless you have a friendly and long standing relationship with the interviewer or he/she asks you to be addressed by the first name
• When interview is over thank interviewer for the time and make a positive statement about the process
• Rise when the interviewer does
• Extend your hand and call the person by name
• It is appropriate to ask when to call or when will a decision be reached
• A brief handwritten note should be sent following the interview