TThink like you are in a college English course PPerform a dress rehearsal DDon’t go into detailed history with every question IIts OK to pause before answering DDo not answer with a vague response

CCarefully research the company you plan to go to RRead and analyze the jobs job description BBe prepared for anything BBe passionate SStay strong throughout the interview

 Going unprepared  Dress inappropriately  Poor communication skills or too much communication  Talk to much or don’t talk enough  Bad mouth past employees  Forget to follow up

 Avoid stained or winkled clothes  Pick an outfit that fits the job  Dark suits for men and soft earth for women  Avoid mini skirts  Don’t show too much skin

 Flip-flops or sneakers  Don’t show underwear  Shorts  Jeans  Low-rise or tight pants

 “Tell me about yourself.”  “Why did you leave your last job?”  “What experience do you have in this field?”  “Do you consider yourself successful?”  “What so your co-workers say about you?”  “Why do you want to work for this organization?”

 Race and color  Sex  Religion  Age  Disability  Martial family/ status

 A call back  Asks for references  Meets the team  What are the transition steps  Asked about a salary  HR smiles  Don’t spend too much time asking questions  The interview lasted longer then intended  Nonverbal speak  Cultural fit

 Copies of your resume  Portfolio of your work  A nice pen, note pad, and calculator  Your references  Prepared questions  Proper documents  A positive attitude