Interview+Introduction

= Interview Introduction = Directions: Type up the handout Preparation, Presentation, and Perseverance for an Interview.

Preparation


 * Keep yourself calm. The best way is to be prepared.
 * Research the company
 * Know what kind of interview to expect-screening interview or stress interview
 * Know why you want the job
 * Identify your wants and needs and know the difference
 * Be able to express, specifically, the marketable skills you have to offer
 * Know how to deal with illegal questions tactfully during the interview
 * Prepare questions to ask of them - only ask questions you can't find answers to yourself
 * Line up your references in advance and verify that they will be good ones

Presentation


 * Find out the standard dress for the organization
 * Dress on the conservative side
 * Arrive early
 * Bring extra resumes, notepad, pen
 * Be sure you know how to pronounce your interviewer's name correctly
 * Be polite to everyone you meet, they all count
 * Be personable and professional
 * DO NOT CHEW GUM, SMOKE, SWEAR, OR USE SLANG
 * Be aware of body language, vibes, reactions-use your instinct to keep things on course
 * Feel Free to ask fo rclarification before answsering question
 * Take time to formulate answer
 * Answer all questions honestly, bu in the best, most positive lights
 * DO NOT bad mouth old employees

PERSEVERANCE


 * Make some notes about the interview right after you leave
 * Send a thank you letter ASAP to interviewer (s)
 * Be sure to know how to spell all names and know correct titles

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