| Here are some tips to help you perform at your best | | | | your shoes, get your suit pressed and - shower! (See |
| during the actual job interview. I'm assuming here that | | | | my article list for an article about this subject). |
| you've done the necessary work to prepare for the | | | | - If you get a choice, try to obtain a time when you are |
| interview (see my list of articles for information on | | | | likely to be at your best. Some are morning and some |
| preparing for the job interview). | | | | afternoon people. No-one is both. |
| - Confirm the exact location and time of the interview. | | | | - Never smoke before going into the interview. Going in |
| Make certain that you know the route and available | | | | stinking of tobacco smoke is a guaranteed turnoff |
| parking facilities (if driving), or the necessary public | | | | - Sit up straight and don't slouch. Yes I know, this is all |
| transport facilities. Sounds pretty basic doesn't it? You | | | | really basic and self-explanatory, but again many |
| would be totally amazed at the number of | | | | people do forget and slouching gives a really poor |
| interviewees who turn up late or not at all. | | | | impression. |
| - Never restrict yourself on time. The interviewer may | | | | - Look the interviewer in the eye. If there is more than |
| be running late from seeing other applicants, or he/she | | | | one interviewer then maintain eye contact with the |
| may want to take you on an impromptu tour of the | | | | person you are currently dealing with. |
| facilities or get you to meet other members of the | | | | - Finally, Relax! Don't get all tensed up. Remember the |
| team (both positive signs of interest in you). | | | | job interview process is for both parties to get to |
| - Make certain that you get the interviewers full name | | | | know about each other. The company is interviewing |
| and title. If you don't pick it up at first then ask him or | | | | because they need someone, it's unlikely that they are |
| her to repeat it. Getting someones name or title wrong | | | | going to deliberately try to trip you up - and if they are |
| is a deadly insult - don't do it. | | | | then do you really want to join them? |
| - Refresh in your own mind the details of your present | | | | The above is all pretty basic stuff, but many people |
| and past employers. Do this just prior to going into the | | | | forget about at least one of these tips. The best jobs |
| interview. | | | | are highly sought after, and you are likely to have |
| - Dress in appropriate clothing and pay particular | | | | some stiff competition, so follow these tips and give |
| attention to presentation and personal hygiene. Shine | | | | yourself a flying start. Good Luck! |