In
addition to doing research and practicing
your answers to common interview questions,
you should be
aware of general interview etiquette.
Remember the following points when preparing
for an interview:
Review
your resume,
and
make sure that you can explain everything on
it.
Arrive at the interview ten minutes early to
give yourself an opportunity to collect your
thoughts and
relax. Be aware that many employers will
have their receptionists record the time you
came in. If
you rush in at the last minute, an employer
may have serious concerns about your ability
to arrive on
time for a normal day at work.
Get
a good night's sleep before your interview.
You will think more effectively in the
interview if
you are rested. Also, yawning will not
impress anyone.
Eat something before the interview. If you
are worried about your stomach growling, you
will not
be able to concentrate on the questions.
Dress
appropriately for the position that you are
applying to. Try to dress like the people
who work
there would dress if they were representing
their organization at some function. If you
are unsure
about what to wear, always err on the side
of being too dressed up.
Make
sure that you are clean, neat, and
well-groomed. Interviewers do notice your
appearance, and
first impressions are critical in an
interview situation.
Take
a copy of your resume, transcript,
references and perhaps a portfolio or work
samples with
you. Also take a pen and paper, as you
may wan to record some important
information.
