- Arrive at least 10 minutes early to collect your thoughts before you begin the interview.
- Take time to greet and acknowledge the secretary or administrative assistant, as they tend to have a lot of influence.
- Bring along an extra resume, samples and letters of recommendation in case the interviewer does not have them handy.
- Be open and upbeat, face your interviewer with arms and legs uncrossed, head up and hands and face at ease. Smile and look the interviewer in the eye.
- Know the company's business, target clients, market and direction cold.
- Walk in prepared with a few relevant questions and listen carefully.
- Be subtle, but give the impression that you are already part of the team by using "we" when asking how something is done: "How do we deal with the press?"
- Conclude with a positive statement.
- Offer a quick, firm handshake.
- Follow up with a thank-you note.
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- Avoid asking about money first thing.
- Back up every claim on your resume : Make a copy of your resume and triple space it. Elaborate on each resume highlight. This will enable you to clearly answer any questions that directly pertains to the content of your resume, even if you're nervous.
- Nail it with a follow-up letter :
Always follow up an interview with a thank you letter or email. Make it short and include your phone number or email address at the bottom. This keeps your name in the employer's mind.
- Be confident without being cocky :
You need to send the message that you can do what is required, AND that you're something of an expert. The interviewer should see how comfortable you are with the tasks. You're there to solve a problem -- the interviewer needs to feel good about you.
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