Your primary goal during an interview is to sell yourself for the position. Follow the interviewer's lead, but try to get him or her to describe the job and its duties as soon as possible. That way you'll know how to best present your background, skills and accomplishments. Stress your achievements in a factual, sincere manner, and remember that showing genuine enthusiasm for the job can boost your chances of being further considered for the position.
Here are some important "Dos and Don'ts" of successful interviewing.
- Arrive on time.
- Greet the interviewer by name.
- Smile and shake hands firmly.
- Look alert and interested at all times.
- Speak firmly, clearly and loudly enough to be easily understood.
- Look the interviewer in the eye while speaking.
- Structure your comments in a positive manner.
- Exhibit overbearing, overaggressive or egotistical behavior.
- Show a lack of interest or enthusiasm about the position or company.
- Appear excessively nervous.
- Overemphasize your compensation.
- Make excuses for unfavorable factors in your work history.
- Disparage past employers, managers, projects or technologies.
- Answer only "yes" or "no" to questions.
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