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Accordion Content - Turn off your cell phone, and do not chew gum.
- Be respectful to everyone. Job offers have been denied based on how applicants have treated administrative staff.
- Build rapport in the first 5 seconds. When your interviewer comes into the waiting room and calls your name, walk toward that person with confidence, make eye contact, extend your hand for a handshake, and say, “Hello, I’m (insert your name here).” This should help set the tone for a successful interview.
- Do not put your belongings on the interview desk. Put them under the desk or away. Make sure they are not in your way if you have to stand to make a presentation.
- If a panel interview is part of the second-round interview, be sure to maintain eye contact with everyone on the panel as you answer questions.
- Be prepared to answer the same question several times since you will probably meet with several people over the course of the day. Stay enthusiastic and consistent in your responses.
- Remember that you are always being evaluated. In group activities and during meals, your ability to work with people and your "fit" in the organization are being assessed.
- Keep in mind that the interview is a two-way street. Be observant. What is the atmosphere like? Are employees friendly?
- Be sure to ask when you can expect to hear from the employer again.
- If you receive a verbal offer on the spot, it's usually better to think about the offer before accepting or declining. If you are not ready to make a decision, ask for written confirmation and tell the employer when you expect to make a decision.
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