The document provides 12 tips for interview success: do research on the company and job, practice interview answers, dress professionally, arrive on time, stay calm and focused, make a good first impression with a firm handshake and smile, stay positive and avoid criticizing past employers, show enthusiasm for the role, listen actively to the questions, answer all questions fully but concisely with examples, always thank the interviewer and follow up later, and have any required paperwork like references ready.

1. 12Key Interview Tips
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@ChrisCecchini

2. 1. Do your Homework
- Investigate the company on the web.
- Uncover key metrics + news stories.
- Know the details of the job description.

3. 2. Practice a mock interview
- Research potential interview questions.
- Think of behavioural-type questions.
- Practice makes perfect!

4. 3. Dress for success
- Appearances count.
- Looking good means feeling good.
- Look professional, tidy, and neat.

5. 4. Be on time
- Give yourself plenty of time to get there.
- Anticipate any delays: weather, traffic, etc.
- Being late could be a deciding factor.

6. 5. Stay calm
- Being a little nervous is okay.
- Stay focused.
- Rely on your skills, abilities + experience.

7. 6. Give a good first impression
- Be pleasant, warm + don’t forget to smile.
- A confident handshake + voice is a good start.
- Don’t be afraid to show your personable side.

8. 7. Stay positive
- Focus on positives not negatives.
- Don’t bash previous employers/colleagues.
- View every interview as a learning experience.

9. 8. Show energy and enthusiasm
- Don’t be Mr. or Miss Gloomy.
- Don’t underestimate passion.
- This is not a place for inappropriate comments.

10. 9. Be sure to listen
- This is a skill oftentimes neglected.
- Don’t interrupt.
- Ask for clarification if needed.

11. 10. Answer all the questions
- Be honest, accurate, concise + give examples.
- Don’t go off-topic or be too vague.
- It’s okay to pause and think before answering.

12. 11. Always say thank-you
- Don’t forget say thank-you at the end.
- Follow-up with an email a couple days later.
- Remember the importance of politeness.

13. 12. Have your paperwork ready
- References.
- Credential verifications.
- Criminal reference checks.

14. Good Luck!
@ChrisCecchini