| Perhaps everything that can be said about | | | | the fastest way to kill that job search. |
| successfully snagging a job opportunity, | | | | Don't take cellphone calls during an |
| about writing good résumé, and | | | | interview. If you carry a phone, turn it off |
| attending job interviews have already been | | | | during the interview so it doesn't ring. |
| said. Even so, it still pays to give them a | | | | |
| second read because the tiniest details in | | | | - Never interrupt the interviewer, even if |
| job interviews matter a lot. Sometimes, they | | | | you're anxious and enthusiastic about |
| even spell the difference between getting a | | | | answering the question. |
| great job opportunity or forever losing it. | | | | |
| | | | - Be aware of your posture: sit straight, |
| Prior to the Job Interview: | | | | maintain eye contact but don't stare the |
| | | | interviewer down. |
| - Make sure your résumé is in top shape | | | | |
| - current, targeted and well-presented. After | | | | - Never make negative comments about previous |
| all, your résumé is the first thing | | | | employers. Perhaps say what you didn't like |
| you'll need for every job search. | | | | about your previous job, and what you did to |
| | | | cope with it, but never badmouth your |
| - Learn all you can about the company or | | | | previous boss. |
| organization you want to work for, as well as | | | | |
| the job you're applying for. Employers expect | | | | - Always thank the interviewer for the time |
| you to arrive knowing background information | | | | at the close of the interview and establish a |
| about the organization. | | | | follow-up plan. This is a good way to let |
| | | | them know you are serious with your job |
| - Prepare your clothes for your interview, | | | | search. |
| making sure they are business-formal, clean, | | | | |
| pressed and conservative. Make sure your hair | | | | After the Interview: |
| and nails are trimmed and clean. Dressing | | | | |
| neatly and appropriately is a compliment to | | | | - Send a thank you letter to the job |
| the person you're meeting for the job | | | | interviewer immediately. It is good to keep |
| interview. | | | | the letter short but to also reiterate your |
| | | | interest in the position and your confidence |
| During the Job Interview: | | | | in your qualifications. |
| | | | |
| - Arrive early. Don't take any chances that | | | | - If you receive word that another candidate |
| even one minute of tardiness is forgiveable. | | | | was chosen, you may also send a follow-up |
| If necessary, arrive 30 minutes early. | | | | letter to the employer, again thanking him or |
| | | | her for the opportunity to interview for the |
| - Maintain a professional image. Don't | | | | job position. Let them know that should |
| address the interviewer by his or her first | | | | another or similar position open in the |
| name unless you are invited to. | | | | future, you would love to have the job |
| | | | opportunity again. |
| - Chewing gum or smelling of cigarettes is | | | | |