| The second step in getting the job is meeting the | | | | documents that are needed if asked certain |
| potential employer for an interview. The first step | | | | questions. A good example is architects and |
| that an applicant has successfully completed was | | | | photographers who are professionals in the |
| sending your application and passing the screening | | | | respective fields who have a portfolio of the works |
| process of the company. | | | | done which may impress the interviewer. |
| The employer got the resume through a variety of | | | | • It is always best to dress appropriately. |
| sources that can be from an ad that was posted, a | | | | This shows the employer sincerity on the part of the |
| referral from a friend or a headhunter, or by a | | | | applicant applying for the job. One must have |
| person who simply submitted an application by logging | | | | finger-nails and hair well groomed for the interview. |
| on the company's website. | | | | The outfit worn should be professional. This would |
| Here are a few tips that will help in having a | | | | mean that shoes must be used to match the outfit. |
| successful interview; | | | | If you typically wear a lot of jewelry, it is advisable |
| • Before going to an interview, it is best to | | | | to remove and tone it down for the interview. |
| do some research about the company one is applying | | | | • When you are in front of the employer, |
| to. | | | | smile and greet the interviewer with a firm (but not |
| • It is also best to practice with a friend or | | | | bone crushing) handshake which is always a good |
| family member mock up questions that the employer | | | | start to get the interview moving. |
| will likely ask so you do not choke during the real | | | | • During the course of the interview, listen |
| interview. | | | | very well to the questions asked. Each must be |
| • When you go for an interview, it is best | | | | answered truthfully and confidently to be able to sell |
| to always arrive 10 to 15 minutes ahead of time. This | | | | yourself to the potential employer. |
| shows employers that the person is punctual and | | | | • Afterwards, the applicant should thank the |
| serves as a good attribute in a potential employee. | | | | recruiter for the time that was given to meet for |
| • When meeting an employer, you should | | | | the interview. |
| bring an extra copy of the resume and other | | | | |