3. Be sure you know exactly where it is and how long it takes to get there
Prepare and practise for the interview.
Plan to arrive about 10 minutes early
Greet the receptionist with courtesy and respect.
Bring extra resumes to the interview.
Sell yourself in the interview
4. Shake hands firmly
Make good eye contact with your interviewers
Show enthusiasm in the position and the company
Avoid using poor language, slang and pause words
Stress your achievements
5. Describe those things about yourself that showcase your
talents, skills, and determination. Give examples.
Ask intelligent questions about the job, company , or industry
Close the interview by telling the interviewer that you want the
job.
6. x Don’t chew gum during the interview
x Don’t look bored or uninterested
x Don’t tell jokes during the interview.
x Don’t smoke
x Don’t be shy or aggressive
x Don’t say any negative about your former colleagues, supervisors, or
empoyers.
7. x Don’t ever lie
x Don’t answer questions with a simple ‘YES’ of ‘NO’
x Don’t discuss personal or family problems
x Don’t answer cell-phone calls during the interview
x Don’t enquire about salary, vacations, bonuses, retirement, or other
benefits until after you’ve received an offer.
9. Why do you want to work for us?
☺Talk about specific things you like about the
company.
x Don’t say “because I need the money.”
What do you know about our company?
☺ Show you know some significant details about the
company and their general practices because you
have researched the firm and are prepared.
10. Why do you want to leave your present job?
☺Make a list of things you accomplished in your last
position, and say something like, “having
successfully done that, I’m ready for another
challenge.”
x Don’t say “because the work is not interesting” or
“the pay is too low”
11. What would you like to do in five years’ time?
☺Stress your interest in a long-term career at the
company
x Don’t say “Actually I want to be in YOUR seat within
the next 5 years” to the hiring manager
Why should we hire you?
☺Show you are uniquely suited to filling this position.
Be the candidate that solves their “problems.”
x Don’t be too modest. This is your chance to shine.
12. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
☺As regards your greatest weakness, give a real answer,
you are being genuine. You are admitting you have some
growth opportunities and are not perfect.
☺Your greatest strength is something they need. Focus
on them: You have many strengths, but pick the
one they need help with the most.
13. When can you start?
☺If you are currently employed, be honest about the
start date and show professionalism. If you can
start right away, say you’re able to start tomorrow
x Don’t think it means you “got the job” They may be
just checking to add that to their notes.
