Job Interview Process
By Brenden Holling
Before the interview
- Be 15 minutes early
- Practice your interview
- Be hygienic
- Practice your route to the interview destination.
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During the Interview
- Maintain eye contact.
- Speak fluently.
- Have good posture.
- Always have a smile.
5 common interview questions
- Tell me about yourself... Don't get too personal about it, include job experiences, relate job experiences to your job that you're applying for.
- What is your greatest strength? Make it some thing that relates it to the job, be honest, give an example.
- What is your greatest weakness? Don't make it so important that it stands out, don't make it necessary for the job, tell how you are improving it.
- What do you know about our company? Do your research ahead of time, give qualities and morals that the company believes in.
- Why do you want to work here? Don't say " I just need the money...", don't give silly answers.
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After the interview
Make sure to shake the hand of the interviewer after it is over.
Always make a thank you note for the interviewer for the opportunity for the interview.
Sometimes a follow up is made for the interview to remind them of the decision.
Interview Don'ts
- Do not chew gum.
- Do not get distracted during the interview.
- Do not mess with anything in your hands or anything on you.
- Do not make any negative comments about anything.
- Do not have a bad attitude about being there.
What to Wear
Men- wear a button down shirt with khaki pants or slacks. A tie is preferred. Don't wear tennis shoes or jeans.
Women- wear a dress or blouse with skirt. Pants are not preferred but are allowed. Don't wear anything too exposing.