These are job interview dos and don’ts for you:
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Dress appropriately for the industry; err on the side of being conservative to show you take the interview seriously. Your personal grooming and cleanliness should be impeccable. |
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Know the exact time and location of your interview; know how long it takes to get there, park, find a rest room to freshen up, etc. |
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Arrive early; 10 minutes prior to the interview start time [or earlier if the event or employer instructs you to do so]. |
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Treat other people you encounter with courtesy and respect. Their opinions of you might be solicited during hiring decisions. |
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Offer a firm handshake, make eye contact, and have a friendly expression when you are greeted by your interviewer. |
| Interview DON’Ts | |
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Don’t make excuses. Take responsibility for your decisions and your actions. |
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Don’t make negative comments about previous employers or professors (or others). |
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Don’t falsify application materials or answers to interview questions. |
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Don’t treat the interview casually, as if you are just shopping around or doing the interview for practice. This is an insult to the interviewer and to the organization. |
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Don’t give the impression that you are only interested in an organization because of its geographic location. |
