I have served on all kinds of interview committees and have a collection of notes on what to do/say and what not to do/say in an interview. For those who are looking at trying out for something or preparing to look for a job, you may want to draw from just a few of my observations to be ready to do your best:
• Always have a resume with you or something to show what you’ve done and what you’re like
• Be confident, but not too confident
• Don’t focus on your years of experience or lack thereof – try to keep your interviewers guessing your age and your experience
• Never take your cell phone to an interview, and if you do, hope that it never goes off during the interview – it will disrupt everything
• Convey your passion but don’t get too emotional about it – no tears, please
• Know the skills you need for the position you seek and know how to describe them
• Convey your willingness to learn what’s required for the present and the future
• Dress appropriate to the position – this may take some investigating on your part – it’s okay to ask what the appropriate dress for the interview is
• Be clean and neat in appearance – smell good, wear washed and pressed clothing
• Avoid wearing things that may cause interviewers to make judgments about you – posts, piercings, too much make-up, CTR ring, crucifix jewelry, Sponge Bob neckties, . . .
• Be happy, cordial, smile, and say “thank you” –
• Always have a resume with you or something to show what you’ve done and what you’re like
• Be confident, but not too confident
• Don’t focus on your years of experience or lack thereof – try to keep your interviewers guessing your age and your experience
• Never take your cell phone to an interview, and if you do, hope that it never goes off during the interview – it will disrupt everything
• Convey your passion but don’t get too emotional about it – no tears, please
• Know the skills you need for the position you seek and know how to describe them
• Convey your willingness to learn what’s required for the present and the future
• Dress appropriate to the position – this may take some investigating on your part – it’s okay to ask what the appropriate dress for the interview is
• Be clean and neat in appearance – smell good, wear washed and pressed clothing
• Avoid wearing things that may cause interviewers to make judgments about you – posts, piercings, too much make-up, CTR ring, crucifix jewelry, Sponge Bob neckties, . . .
• Be happy, cordial, smile, and say “thank you” –
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Sorry. I knew I should have thrown out those sponge bob ties.
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