| First Impression- you should dress in a business like | | | | interview, anything you say could be perceived as |
| fashion that exudes confidence and intelligence. Most | | | | disinterest in the job. |
| of the time dressing casually is unacceptable in | | | | Ask questions- Do ask questions, however do not do it |
| organizations. This is essential as interviewers tend to | | | | just for the sake of asking. Ask intelligent questions |
| remember you after they have met with many | | | | about the organizations, their motto, culture, as well as |
| candidates. | | | | clarifying their stand in the industry and which direction |
| Punctuality- Being late is unacceptable for any job | | | | are they heading. Doing so would let the interviewer |
| interview process as this reflects your respect for | | | | panel be aware of your genuine interest in their |
| other person's time as well as your lack of | | | | organization. It is very unlikely that they will hire |
| responsibility. You should avoid this mistake at all costs | | | | someone with no personality and drive. |
| because the interview process is as good as over | | | | Research- Interview process are very much like an |
| when you turn up late for an interview. Schedule only | | | | exam, be sure to do your background research on the |
| when you know you can make it because a | | | | organization, the industry as a whole, and most |
| cancellation an hour before the interview will only | | | | importantly the position you are applying for. You might |
| reflect badly on you. | | | | as well cancel the job interview if you do not know the |
| Stay calm- Do not let your fear eat you up! We know | | | | fundamentals of the organization. Knowing the |
| how stressful interview process can be, try to stay | | | | organization's value will increase your chance for |
| calm and compose because you are not going to | | | | employment. |
| achieve anything by being nervous. | | | | One final point! Before the interview, visualize the |
| Body Language- Keep constant eye contact, sit up | | | | interview going well, visualize them offering you the |
| straight, smile routinely, and allow your body to | | | | position! Visualize the happy feeling of celebrating your |
| communicate your honesty, enthusiasm and openness. | | | | new job. Believe me, it helps boost your confidence |
| If you slumped down in you chair and not | | | | and makes a difference during the interview. |
| enthusiastically showing your interest throughout the | | | | |