Keys To A Successful Interview

Dress For Success!

• Go with neutral dresscolors
• Clean and polisheddress shoes
• Well-groomed hairstyle
• Minimalaccessories/jewelry
• Minimal cologne or perfume
• Clean and trimmed fingernails

Be Confident!

• A Firm Handshake
• Eye Contact

Key Discussion Points in an Interview

• Education
• Interests
• Previous experiences
• Long-term and Short-term Goals
• Strengths & Weaknesses
• Salary

Make sure you understood correctly

• Take time to think if necessary
• Explain yourself clearly
• Your speech must be:
• Clear
• Organized
• Direct
• Concise but descriptive enough
• Think before you Express

How to Answer Common Questions like:

• Can you tell me something about yourself?
• What are your strengths AND weaknesses?
• What makes you qualified for this position?

As a General Rule…

• Do not just repeat what is already in your resume
• Share something that will give the interviewer more insight into who you are.
• Be aware of your qualifications and emphasize these.
• When sharing your weakness(es), do not admit something BIG. Admit something that can be fixed

Salary Negotiation Do’s and Don’ts

• Do make sure that you have done your research on the salary you should expect for the position you are seeking
• Do be aware of your strengths and achievements.
• Do let the employer make the first salary offer.
• Do look at the compensation package as a whole
• Do get the offer in writing

• Don’t bring up salary before the employer does
• Don’t get overly aggressive in negotiating your salary
• Don’t stretch your skills and achievements just to get the salary you want
• Don’t accept the first acceptable salary offer if you’re not sure about the job or company

Finishing the interview…

• Make sure you know the next steps
• Shake hands
• Thank the interviewer for his / her time
• Send a thank you note

Job interview Do’s

• Do arrive there 10 minutes ahead of time
• Do look nice, clean and fresh
• Do dress professionally
• Do take a copy of your CV with you
• Do your research about the company andthe position
• Do have intelligent questions to ask in mind
• Do shake hands firmly
• Do wait until you are offered a chair beforesitting
• Do make good eye contact with theinterviewer
• Do show enthusiasm for the position and the company
   

Job interview Don’ts

• Don’t talk too little, nor too much
• Don’t interrupt the interviewer
• Don’t lie
• Don’t answer (or turn on!) the mobile phoneduring the interview
• Don’t speak in a monotone
• Don’t cross your arms across your chest
• Don’t forget the objective of this meeting:you are there to persuade your interviewerthat you can be a great contributor to the company