1. INTERVIEWING FOR THE JOB: TIPS TO REMEMBER TRAPS TO AVOID
By Suzanne Chester
Women in the Profession Committee

2. Preparing for the interview
Be familiar with what the job involves
Bring a pen and a clean copy of your application/resume
Prepare a question to ask at the end of the interview

3. Arrive on time! Arrange reliable transportation in advance
Check out the location in advance so you don’t get lost

4. Arrive on Time!
Always allow thirty extra minutes for the unexpected.

5. Who should you bring to an interview?
No children
No boyfriends
No pets
Just yourself!
(If you are depending on a ride, have the driver wait in the car)

6. Present yourself appropriately for the job
e.g. Interviewing to be a waitress, cashier, day-care worker:
Clean fingernails
No nail-biting
Hair neatly tied back
Don’t over dress
Dress casually, neatly and appropriately

7. The interview itself....
Shake hands firmly and smile when you introduce yourself to the interviewer
Maintain friendly eye-contact
Look like you are interested in the job
Don’t talk over the interviewer

8. Be careful... Be honest when answering the difficult questions
Make the most of what you have to offer but don’t over exaggerate

9. Maintain a professional attitude throughout the interview

10. Making a good impression...
Talk confidently about your ability to handle the responsibilities of the job
Talk about similar job experiences you’ve had in the past
Ask a question to get the employer talking

11. Avoid distracting mannerisms
No pen-tapping
No face-touching, rubbing eyes etc.
No fidgeting
Avoid flipping your hair
Don’t let your cell phone ring

12. After the Interview... Always call back/write the next day
Make the call at a convenient time for the employer

13. After the interview....
Contact your references so they can expect a call
Make sure the contact information you have given is reliable

14. After the interview....
If you give a telephone number with an answering machine, be sure to erase annoying greetings

15. Best of luck in nailing that interview!!!