Interview Tips
The following tips are designed to help you leave an interview with a job offer.
- Smile, be enthusiastic, and be early.
- The outcome of many interviews is decided during the first 10 seconds of the introduction.
- Greet the employer with a firm handshake, eye contact, and a smile.
- Project an enthusiastic, professional image right from the start.
- Turn off your cell phone.
- Dress business conservative and be well groomed for the interview.
- Arrive 10 minutes early, never late.
- Complete the application in detail.
- Read all directions before beginning.
- Fill in the application neatly and completely.
- Do not write "see resume" on the application.
- Never misrepresent your education or work experience.
- Present only the fact.
- Always write the word "open" in the space for salary desired.
- Ask the employer to describe the job.
- Take an active part in the interview.
- Ask the employer to describe the job.
- Listen carefully and mentally note each duty mentioned.
- Explain how your past experience will help you do the job.
- Include specific factors that qualify you for this position.
- Use specific examples of achievements that will help the employer picture you successfully handling the job.
- A positive attitude is crucial.
- Develop a good rapport, speak clearly, listen closely, and show interest.
- React. Body language is important. Sit up straight in your chair, lean forward slightly, and maintain eye contact.
- Never smoke or chew gum, even if the interviewer does.
- Ask meaningful questions about the position.
- Employers like specific questions about the nature of the job, the company's plans and goals, and the abilities considered most important for the position.
- Answer questions by speaking in terms of the position.
- Mention specific accomplishments that show your abilities and determination to succeed in this job.
- Your answers should tell the employer why you would be an asset to the company, not why you need a job.
- If you want the job, ask for it.
- A very effective interviewing technique is simply to ask for the job.
- One way to do this is to ask the employer, "Do you think I can do the job?" If the answer is yes, say, "Great! When can I start?"
- Discuss salary after the employer mentions a figure.
- If the employer asks how much money you're looking for, respond by saying, "I'm very interested in this position and I'd like to earn as much money as I'm qualified to earn. How much would you offer someone with my qualifications?"
- Never refuse an offer until you've had time to think about it.
- Say "thank you" in person and in writing.
- Before leaving the interview, thank the employer for taking the time to talk to you about the position.
- Follow-up with a personal "thank you" note to the employer, stating once again why you would be an asset to the company and expressing your interest in the position.
- After the interview, immediately call your Staffmark representative.
