Let the employer take charge of the interview.
Answer his questions briefly but completely. Don't ramble on about unimportant things and waste his time. Dogmatic statements should be avoided. Tell the employer exactly what you expect from your job and from him.
Also tell him exactly what he can expect from you. Stress your qualifications in a positive, affirmative tone. When the employer tells you what type of person is wanted, use this information when telling the employer
about your qualifications. It is very important to tell him what he wants to hear. When you tell people what they want to hear, they start to agree with you. Don't over do it and exaggerate with lies.
Use your resume
or records to support any claim you make about yourself. If you don't understand a question the interviewer asks you, repeat it back to him to see if you understand it. Try to see what the interviewer wants to find out
about you. If you know what he wants to find out, make you answers fit his needs.
What Not To Say And Do At The Interview
Talk about previous jobs if they are in your favor. Don't say anything bad or
criticize previous employers or fellow workers. If you say anything bad about anyone, your future employer can expect trouble from you. Don't say anything negative about yourself.
Try not to discuss anything
personal, financial or domestic unless you are specifically asked. If the interviewer questions you at a quick pace with confusing questions,he is doing this to put you under stress. Stay in control and answer calmly.
Don't be overly impatient when an employer asks you a question.
Wait for him to finish the question and then answer it completely and in a relaxed manner. You don't want an employer to think you are desperate for the
job. Don't take anyone with you to the interview--this makes you seem insecure.
At The End Of The Interview
If the employer does not offer you the job at the end of the interview, ask him when you will hear
from him or when you can call to find out his decision. If you are asked to come back, write down the time and place you are to attend. After the interview thank the employer for spending his time with you. Ask him if
he knows of any other company that may need a person with your qualifications.
A good practice is to also thank the employer by mail with a "thank you" letter. Many applicants don't do this, so this may
give you an edge on the job.
If You Are Hired At The Interview
Make sure that you understand what your duties will be. A good understanding of what your employer expects from you and what you expect from
your job will prevent conflicts in the future. Make sure that you are very clear on both of them.
You should also find out what advancement opportunities are open for you. Tell the employer what salary you want, but
only bring up money when the employer brings up your salary.
If, at the end of the interview, you are not offered the job, tell the interviewer that you really want the job. Follow up with a thank you letter to the
interviewer. Tell the interviewer again in the note that you really want the job. If you forgot to mention something in the interview that you thought was important, don't hesitate to mention it in the letter. If the
company hasn't contacted you in a week or two,call. If somebody else is hired for the job ask the interviewer if he has any other openings in his company or if he can give you any leads.
