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Things You Need to  Know About Job Interviews Barbara B. Nixon, Ph.D. (ABD)     Southeastern University
1. Do your homework
2. Dress to impress
3. Consider tattoos & piercings
4. Interview formats
5. The power shake      & other nonverbal considerations
6. “So, tell me about yourself.”
7. Answering behavioral questions
8. Questions to ASK
9. Participating in phone   or Skype interviews
10. Follow up
Contact Me Barbara B. Nixon, Ph.D. (ABD) Assistant Professor of Public Relations Southeastern University Life Member & Past President                                                                                     of the International Listening Association E-mail: 	bbnixon@seuniversity.edu Twitter: 	barbaranixon Skype: 	barbara.b.nixon Blogs:  	publicrelationsmatters.com

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