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There are three very important parts of an interview that will determine the impression you make:
- Before a job Interview - the preparation
- During the Interview - the presentation
- After the Interview - the follow-up
Before a Job Interview
First plan out everything that you will possibly say on the day of interview. Beside your personal information, work history, education, references expect that you are going to be asked how much you know about employer and what you can do with future job to improve work in employer's company. Try to remember all positive aspects and characters about your prior work and accomplishment and work on your weakness. Also you might be asked about your social life (are you happy with your life, what is the last book that you have read, organizations that you belong. Try to remember those things on the interview because these days for employers are important that their employees have happy fulfilled lives.
Try to practice what are you going to say on the day of interview in front of family members or friends. Tape yourself if you have a chance.
Before you go on interview try to remember couple useful things.
- Be on time (15 minutes early would be great)
- Dress professionally
- Keep your hair neat
- Make up, cologne or perfume should be minimal
- Be sure to carry all things that is going to help you on an interview (a copy of resume, writing samples, documents and items that you can show about your prior work, documents about your awards)
Things to watch for that can negatively impact your interview:
- Showing up late
- Having visible tattoos or piercing
- Be aware of body odor, too much perfume, and cologne
During the interview
- When you enter the room where are you going to be interviewed try to say something like: Good morning. I'm glad to meet you and thank you for giving me opportunity to be here today.
- Shake hands firmly. After that if it is still emptiness in the air try to mention nice things that you saw about employers environments (this is a very nice building, office, a plant) anything that is going to make impression that you are interested in employers work or environment.
- Try to be confident and honest.
- Sit straight and make an eye connection. Don't look around when you are giving answers.
- Try nicely if you have a chance (not forcefully) to bring positive aspects about yourself, work, experience, and future job.
- Try to show your documents (about your prior work, awards) that you brought with you.
After the Interview
- Make a call
- Send a Thank You letter or email.
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