| Make Yourself Presentable | | | | somewhere else. |
| Ask your prospective employers' office whether the | | | | There is no point in getting the job and then being |
| company has a dress code. If so, then dress | | | | unhappy in your work. |
| accordingly. If there is no dress code, then dress in a | | | | Let You're Interviewer Need You |
| well-ironed shirt and matching trousers if you are a | | | | If you have advanced skills for the job, highlight them in |
| man. If you are a woman, be sure to wear | | | | your resume and also in your interview. This should |
| business-looking attire. Polish your shoes the night | | | | make your interviewer think that if he or she hires you, |
| before the interview. If you are wearing a tie, use a | | | | the company will benefit. |
| subtle color that is not flashy or in too much contrast | | | | The way you answer questions should also give the |
| with your clothes. A woman applicant should avoid | | | | impression that the company needs you and your |
| flashy colors or a style that calls too much attention to | | | | services. Tone it down, however, lest you come |
| itself. | | | | across as arrogant. |
| Your certificates should be arranged neatly in a folder, | | | | Be Courteous |
| which should not look worn or torn. Make certain you | | | | Keep a smile on your face. Be courteous and answer |
| have showered before you go out the door. Male | | | | all the questions politely. Do not get flustered or angry |
| applicants' beards should look well-tended. | | | | even though some questions may be designed to trick |
| Avoid perfume and cologne at all costs. Many people | | | | you. It could be a ruse by your interviewer to check |
| are offended by obvious scents; some are allergic to | | | | your responses when you are under pressure. |
| them. | | | | Do not get into an argument with your interviewer |
| Exude Confidence | | | | even if you feel he or she is wrong. Do not forget |
| Keep your shoulders back and shake hands firmly with | | | | your manners and thank your interviewer as you |
| your interviewer. Maintain eye contact while talking to | | | | leave. |
| him or her. Address the interviewer by title and | | | | Write Well |
| respect his views. Keep calm and be honest while | | | | If you are given a written test, then write in the correct |
| answering questions. Try to turn any negative aspects | | | | format as required by your interviewer. Avoid errors in |
| into positive ones. | | | | spelling and grammar. Keep an extra pen in your folder |
| For example, if you do not have an answer to a | | | | as a backup and also carry blank sheets of paper. |
| particular technical question, you might answer that you | | | | Write neatly and do not make too many cross-outs. |
| will have no problem picking up that skill once the | | | | Think before you write. |
| company hires you. | | | | Observe Your Interviewer |
| Study the Company Beforehand | | | | Keep an eye on your interviewer's expressions to |
| Do thorough research on the company that is | | | | measure how your answers are being received. |
| interviewing you. Study its history, product range, and | | | | Watch body language and respond accordingly. |
| the kinds of people it is interested in hiring. If you feel | | | | Interviews are sometimes nerve-wracking, but using |
| that you are a good fit, then go for it; otherwise apply | | | | these tips just might tip the interview in your favor. |