1. Interviewing: Do’s and Don’ts

2. Pointers Do your homework research Arrive on time Body language
What is job? How do you fit? If not great fit, can you make it fit?
Know the organization, the people you’d work with, the type of work
Arrive on time
Body language
Dress – appropriate to job –better to be overdressed than underdressed
Have prepared questions
You are also doing the interview – is this a job you think you really want

3. Do’s Practice – role-play Be Flexible
Open yourself to new ideas and opportunities
Dress Appropriately

4. Don’ts Be Late Be unprepared Appear disinterested Be argumentative
Interrupt
On first interview, don’t ask for time off, special favors, etc. (that comes after you get the job)

5. Do you REALLY want this job?
Do interests mesh?
Does culture mesh?
Does chemistry mesh?
Go with your gut
Ask lots of questions
At interview
Before and after – from those who might know

6. How do you Get an Interview?
Network! Network! Network!
Call in all favors
Use your Mentors
Use your Friends
Job Adds
(Headhunters)

7. What do you do AFTER an interview?
Write a Thank you!
Re-express Interest - but don’t be a pain…
NEVER burn bridges….

8. Thank you