How to Have a Good Interview

Now that you have a great resume and have received a call back for the interview its time to get those interviewing techniques up to par.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

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   Dress Appropriately

   Make sure you are dressed appropriately for the interview. Approximately 49% of interviewers don't get the job because they are dressed inappropriately. Make sure you remove things such as tongue rings, nose rings and cover tattoos.

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   Do some research on the employer who you will be interviewing with. Research the position you will be interviewing for and see what the qualifications and requirement are. Compare your education and experience and see how it relates to the position you are interviewing for.

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   Bad Mouthing

   Do not bad mouth your previous employer or supervisor. Approximately 51% of interviewers don't get the job because they have said negative comments toward the previous employer or supervisor.

4. Be prepared. Take extra copies of resumes, transcripts, performance evaluations or any other document you think they may ask for.

5. Be honest. Do not lie about having experience doing certain things when you know you don't. It will come back to haunt you.

Tips & Warnings

• Get a friend a familiar member to role play a mock interview with you.

Resources

• My Resume Needs Help

[bluemoongoddess]

on 8/17/2009 Good advice for everyone!

[patysson]

on 8/11/2009 you have done it again

[lighthouse1958]

on 8/7/2009 Your information on how to get the job was right on target. 5*

[ladyt06]

on 8/4/2009 Excellent advice for any job interview! Professionalism is key!

[solidlady09]

on 8/4/2009 great article 5 stars and a recommend