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  Preparing for an Interview / The Telephone  Interview

THE PERSONAL INTERVIEW

Remember: Your goal is to get a job offer so make your first impression a good one!

Dress conservatively

Arrive about 20 minutes early to check your appearance.

Bring breath spray (no mints)!

Bring a handkerchief or napkin - No wet clammy hands for handshake!

Take copies of your resume, a notepad, and pencil to note the names & titles of your interviewers.

Greet the interviewer formally.

Fill out the company's application form completely - do not write "See Resume".

On salary write "open".

During the Interview:

Sit up straight, looking poised and alert body language is important - ask your recruiter about mirroring.

Smile whenever you meet a new interviewer .

Maintain eye contact.

Let the interviewer talk.

Be tactful .

Ask the interviewer about his/her background.

Be honest - it all comes out in the wash!

Before you Leave:

Ask for the job - let the interviewer know you're interested.

Let the interviewer bring up compensation.

Get business cards from each interviewer.

Thank interviewers for their time and interest.

Send thank you notes, again expressing your interest in the job.

Follow up with your recruiter immediately.