Steps showing how to prepare for an job interview

1. The Job Interviewing Process
First carefully evaluate the job requirements
of all employment postings and ONLY apply
for jobs which you meet the employers’
requirements.
Accept interview invitations only if you
intend to seriously consider a job offer
The Job Interview Do’s
Do acknowledge invitations for interviews or
appointments immediately whether you
intend to accept or reject them
Do notify your prospective employer well in
advance if you must reschedule or cancel
your appointment
Do get good directions and arrive 10 – 15
minutes early for your interview (treat
everyone you encounter courteously)
Do dress conservative and professional

2. Do offer to shake interviewer's hand when
you are introduced (firm shake)
Do get the interviewer's name correct (and
address them by Mr. Ms. Dr. and their last
name unless otherwise directed) get their
business card
Do look the interviewer in the eye
Do answer all questions directly and
truthfully with short to the point answers
Do ask questions about the company
Do ask if you don’t understand a question
Do use correct English and avoid slang
terms and ‘ya know’s, like, um,humm…
Do ask for the job you are applying for that’s
why you are there!

3. Do write a thank you letter within 1 day of
the interview
Do notify employers of your decision to
accept or reject job offers as soon as you
have made your decision
Do if needed; request an extension on time
if you need for deciding or accepting a
position
upon acceptance of a Job offer DO:
• Write a letter of acceptance to the
employer
• Promptly notify other employers which
you have pending offers with that you
have accepted another position and
thank them for their time.
Congratulations!
Let your word be your bond. Honor your job
acceptance as a contractual agreement with
the employer. Never accept two offers and
never renege or continue to interview after
you have accepting an offer

4. The Job Interview Don'ts
NO SHOWS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE!
When you have accepted an invitation for
an interview, make all efforts possible to
keep the appointment.
If for any reason you are unable to keep the
appointment, cancel within twenty-four (24)
hours prior to the appointment.
If you have an unavoidable failure to
appear, you should write a letter of apology
to the employer who was expecting you.

5. Falsification or Misrepresentation of
Information
it is important that you represent yourself to
potential employers honestly and
accurately. Not doing so could cost you a
job opportunity. You are exclusively
accountable for the accuracy and contents
of your registration data, resume and other
employment application materials.
Don’t leave you cell phone on (turn it off or
leave it in the car)
Don’t arrive late for your scheduled
interview
Don’t bring friends or children to the
interview
Don’t beg or plead your need to work
Don’t mumble, speak clear and

6. Don’t smell like smoke or a perfume /
cologne factory
Don’t make jokes, be argumentative or
chew gum
Don’t say your salary requirements are
“open” or negotiable. Tell them how much $
$$ (when asked ONLY)
Don’t ridicule former employers. (No matter
how bad they were!)
Don’t sit down until you are offered a chair
Don’t slouch. Sit up straight! Don’t be
casual be professional!
Don’t tell the interviewer your financial
problems
Don’t refer to the interviewer on a first
name basis (unless he / she asks you too)
Don’t make excuses or show vagueness

7. Don’t volunteer any negative information
about yourself
Don’t mention other unsuccessful job
applications
Don’t let your eyes wander around the
office. Keep your focus on the interviewer
Don’t answer a yes/no question with just a
yes or no. Answer and briefly explain why
Don’t play with your hair, rings, tie,
bracelets, hands, etc. during the interview
Don’t project a mean, scared or
emotionless face. Smile once in a while!
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