Interview Advice

Always maintain eye contact, but don't ogle. Don't fidgit, slouch or ramble on. Sit straight and be attentive. And most importantly....be confident in yourself. Your job is to sell yourself. (another hint I learned...I tend to get nervous before an interview and would tend to have sweaty palms...to alleviate this problem, drop into the bathroom before hand and wash your hands with hot water. it will guarantee you clam-free hands for about twenty minutes).

Good luck!!!

 

Do a couple of shots before heading in for the interview.

 

I too would want them after the decision...win or lose.

 

Most of this I'm sure you already know, but here's just a little confirmation from all of my experiences of getting hired (and not getting hired).

First off, MAKE SURE YOUR CELL PHONE IS OFF. Then, a good firm handshake and eye contact go a long long way. Address the interviewer as Mr. or Ms. unless they say differently. They'll probably ask you about your best and worst qualities, so have an idea about what they are before you stammer and stuttering through the question. Admit your worst quality but don't sell yourself short. Definitely express interest in being employed at their company - make sure they know that if they hire you, that you're going to wow the pants off of them, etc etc etc. Don't discuss money unless they specifically ask. Depending on what kind of job you are up for, they might ask you questions to show your competence, so be ready for those too - even if they don't ask, it'll keep your mind sharp. If at the end of the interview, you feel it went worse than you hoped on, ask them if there's any more questions they have for you - that you want to be sure they have a pretty clear idea of who you are and what your capabilities are.


Most people are looking for honesty and courtesy, as long as you have that, I'm sure it'll go fine..

 

My tip is for when the interview is over -- send a "thank-you" note. When you get home, either mail or e-mail a note that says something to the effect of "Thank you for taking the time to speak with me today about the position at your firm. After our meeting, I'm more convinced than ever that I'd be the right person for the job ..." etc... Just let them know that you appreciate their time, and you're still very interested.

Even though lots of job advice books tell you to do this, very few people actually do -- so sending a "thank-you" note really makes you stand out. I had one boss tell me that I got hired over an equally qualiified applicant because I was the one who sent a follow-up note.

Good luck!

 

Everyone has offered good advice in this thread.

--Maintain eye contact
--Be pleasant, upbeat and positive
--Harp on how the skills you will bring to the company will improve the way they do business
--Leave the cellphone in the car
--Send a thank you note afterward

These are all great tips. Knock em dead, VooDooPope!!!!!!!!

 

Try to know something about these 2 places. Then when the time is right, you can make a comment about how profitable XYZ Company has been in the last 3 years or how they have grown so much, etc.

I have always read that employers love to hear that stuff on the interview.

Good luck.

 

Know everything you can about the company you are interviewing with....... This is something I cannot stress enough

also CONFIDENCE is key as well.