- Do advanced research on the company - be familiar with their product, service, etc. Visit their website and read press/news releases. Be knowledgeable. No, you don't have to know everything about them, but show that you have done your homework.
- Bring extra copies of your resume
- Know where you are going (location) and how to get there, Also allow enough time in case of traffic problems - don' t be late.
- Have reference names and contact information with you.
Behavior during the interview
- Turn off your cell phone before the interview
- Have a positive attitude and be optimistic
- Provide a firm handshake and make eye contact when greeting and during the interview - it conveys confidence
- Sit still and upright in your chair
- When asked a question, be thoughtful about your answer
- Give specific examples to support your answers
- Don't get personal in the interview
- Never bring up salary
Popular interview questions
- Tell me about yourself. TIP: Don't give the interviewer your life history and don't be personal. This is a time to sell yourself - talk about your skills, your career objective, strengths, what you can offer the company. Keep it to two minutes. Don' t ramble - remained focused.
- What are your major strengths?
- What are your weaknesses? - Make sure you put a positive spin on them - example - "I am a perfectionist which is sometimes a problem with my co-workers but I always want the finished product to be of high quality."
- What is your greatest accomplishment?
- What is the most difficult decision you have ever had to make?
- How do you handle stressful situations?
- What do you like best/least about your last position?
- Give me an example when one of your ideas was well received by others.
- Give an example of an instance when you had to deal with frequent changes or unexpected events on the job.
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