22 interviewing tips
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22 Interviewing TipsThese tips may seem obvious – but I can assure you - I’ve seen enough of these mistakes by candidates in the last decade to warrant taking the time to assemble this list.
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1.Get the list of names
and titles of who you will meet.
Research their backgrounds beforehand.
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2.Do your homework.
Research the company&
their competitors
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3.If nervous,
and your hands are clammy,
try running them under warm water 10 minutes
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4.Arrive no more than
5 minutes ahead.
Never be late.
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5.Don’t allow your
grooming, hygiene, or
how you are dressedto be a distraction.
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6.Dress to impress.
Even if they have a casual dress code...
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7.Bring a notebook.
Take notes.
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8.Bring 5 copies of
your resume.
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9.Come prepared with
good questions.
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10.Have a firm handshake.
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11.Look people in the eye.
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12.Don’t wear cologne
or perfumeto an interview.
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13.Seek to understand,then be understood.
Ask why questions.
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14.For your field...
know the fundamentals&
review the latest
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15.Don’t recite facts.
Tell your story.
Express consistent themes in your narrative.
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16.Don’t focus on
your qualifications,or past titles/roles...
talk about your contribution & your specific impact.
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17.If the interview doesn’t
feel like a win...Ask about
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18.If the interview doesn’t
feel like a win...Ask for feedback.
Ask for introductions.Ask for suggestions.
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19.Don’t text,
answer your phone,or
use your mobile deviceduring the interview.
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20.Don’t lie.
Don’t exaggerate.
Admit when you don’t know something.
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21.Never speak negatively
about former/currentcolleagues.
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22.Always say thank you.
Always send a follow-up
Thank You note/email
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