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Study
your interests and qualifications; be prepared to give them briefly
and clearly during the interview.
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Before
the job interview learn about the firm; ask questions about the firm
and the job you are seeking.
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Arrive
five or ten minutes before your scheduled appointment.
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Bring
a few copies of your resume with you.
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Fill
out application in detail. Never write "see resume" on application
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Under
salary required always write "open" or "negotiable."
You don't want to under sell yourself or price yourself out of the
job.
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Greet
your interviewer with a smile and a firm handshake.
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Do
not smoke, chew gum or eat candy during the interview.
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Look
your interviewer in the eyes and really listen to what is being said.
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Do
not interrupt.
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Avoid
making negative comments about your current or previous employers.
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Never
discuss your personal or financial problems.
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Stress
accomplishments and really sell yourself.
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Be
neat and clean - Hair combed, finger nails clean; wear well - pressed
clothes and avoid gaudy jewels and makeup.
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The
employer wants to talk to you don't take anyone with you to your job
interview
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Sit
up straight in the chair, feet firmly on the ground, look alert. Advanced
planning will help you to be calm, poised and at ease.
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Think
before answering a question. Be polite, accurate, honest and frank.
Give full information, don't brag.
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Have
a guide sheet with you of all your jobs, dates of work, your wages,
kinds of work you did and reasons for leaving
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Be
ready to show how your training and work experience will help you
to get ahead on the job you are asking for.
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For
references give the names and complete addresses of three reliable
people who know you and your work.
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Be
confident and enthusiastic but don't bluff. Use good English and speak
distinctly, but don't talk to much.
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If
appropriate ask for the job, or what the next step is.
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When
the employer ends the interview shake hands firmly, thank him/her
for spending the time with you.
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Ask
for the interviewers card when you leave.
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Write
the employer a "thank you" note expressing interest in the
position and restating briefly what you can do for the company after
the interview.
