- DO
NOT arrive late for your scheduled interview.
- DO
NOT eat, drink, smoke or chew gum during the interview, even if
the interviewer does.
- DO
NOT write: 'see resume', when filling out the company's application
form .
- DO
NOT write: 'open ?' or 'negotiable', on the blank of desired salary.
- DO
NOT bring a companion to the interview. No distractions.
- DO
NOT sit down when not yet offered a chair.
- DO
NOT slouch. Do not lean on the interviewer's desk. Sit Straight.
- DO
NOT beg for THE job.
- DO
NOT beg for A job.
- DO
NOT give derogatory remarks about your former employer.
- DO
NOT tell the interviewer your financial problems (unless asked).
- DO
NOT mention about other unsuccessful job applications.
- DO
NOT be sorry for anything, except, maybe being late.
- DO
NOT stay after the interview is over. You have no business being
there anymore.
- DO
NOT refer to the interviewer on a first name basis, unless they
allow you to.
- DO
NOT yell at the interviewer for any reason.
- DO
NOT let your eyes wander around the office during the interview.
- DO
NOT repeat bad habits of speech such as "um", "ah", "and then" etc.
- DO
NOT move your hands excessively while you talk.
- DO
NOT project a tough or emotionless face. Relax and smile.
- DO
NOT beat around the bush when answering questions. Answer briefly
and to-the-point.
- DO
NOT answer a yes/no question with just a yes/no. Elaborate why it
is a yes or a no.
- DO
NOT complain if they pause the interview for a few minutes that
require their immediate attention. (This is common if your interviewer
has a high level of responsibility like a supervisor, manager, or
an executive position like chairman, partner, CEO.)
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