Do’s & Don’t for an Interview

NeNo0o · 25th December 2007

Do’s
o Arrive at least 10 minutes early.
o Dress professionally whether it’s a classic or casual work environment.
o Rehearse for your answers by going through possible questions that you might be asked.
o Have more than one copy for your papers ; CV, ID’s, Certificates….etc.
o Be confident, courteous, honest, polite and sharp.
Don’t
o Chew gum or drink anything.
o Talk on your cell phone.
o Have a companion.
o Ask about the salary at your first interview.
o Lie about previous experiences.

Avatar · 26th December 2007

Who goes to an interview chewing gum???!!!

Not that I went to many ,honestly speaking.

Nouna · 1st January 2008

Useful tips, I would like to add the following

Do:

Any applications handed before the interview begins, are to be filled in as accurately as possible, make sure they match the information in your Cv and Cover Letter.
Always greet the interviewer by his/her last name and try to pronounce it correctly.
Have a good firm handshake.
Look alert and interested. Scan the room once and then keep your eyes on the interviewer.
Wait until you are offered a chair before you sit down.
Stress your achievements.
Always conduct yourself professionally and if something beyond your control occurs, show a sense of humor.
Be enthusiastic and show it in your replies and body language.
Answer the interview question by more than a simple yes or no but try not to go over the 60 second limit.

Do not:
Raise any cost complaining about your current or former employer in your job interview.
Answer questions about politics or religion if the job is completely unrelated.

Julia · 23rd June 2008

Not doing your homework about the company and preparing adequately for the interview beforehand shows you up as an uncommitted and unprofessional candidate.

The best way to impress in your job interview is to demonstrate your interest by referring to your company background research in both your interview answers and questions. For a free guide on how to do this you can go to [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

nonosa · 18th July 2010

Great tips thanks a lot

25th December 2007	#1 (permalink)
NeNo0o Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1	Do’s & Don’t for an Interview Do’s o Arrive at least 10 minutes early. o Dress professionally whether it’s a classic or casual work environment. o Rehearse for your answers by going through possible questions that you might be asked. o Have more than one copy for your papers ; CV, ID’s, Certificates….etc. o Be confident, courteous, honest, polite and sharp. Don’t o Chew gum or drink anything. o Talk on your cell phone. o Have a companion. o Ask about the salary at your first interview. o Lie about previous experiences.

1st January 2008	#3 (permalink)
Nouna Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 12	More interviews tips Useful tips, I would like to add the following Do: Any applications handed before the interview begins, are to be filled in as accurately as possible, make sure they match the information in your Cv and Cover Letter. Always greet the interviewer by his/her last name and try to pronounce it correctly. Have a good firm handshake. Look alert and interested. Scan the room once and then keep your eyes on the interviewer. Wait until you are offered a chair before you sit down. Stress your achievements. Always conduct yourself professionally and if something beyond your control occurs, show a sense of humor. Be enthusiastic and show it in your replies and body language. Answer the interview question by more than a simple yes or no but try not to go over the 60 second limit. Do not: Raise any cost complaining about your current or former employer in your job interview. Answer questions about politics or religion if the job is completely unrelated.

23rd June 2008	#4 (permalink)
Julia Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	Common job interview mistakes Not doing your homework about the company and preparing adequately for the interview beforehand shows you up as an uncommitted and unprofessional candidate. The best way to impress in your job interview is to demonstrate your interest by referring to your company background research in both your interview answers and questions. For a free guide on how to do this you can go to [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

26th December 2007	#2 (permalink)
Avatar Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 342	Who goes to an interview chewing gum???!!! Not that I went to many ,honestly speaking.

18th July 2010	#5 (permalink)
nonosa Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2	Great tips thanks a lot