Thursday, December 3, 2009

Things to remember on a job interview


Article link: Things to remember on a job interview

Although short, this article links to a much longer article about job interviews, and tips that the writer witnessed after watching 28 various interviews captured on hidden camera. Here are the 22 tips he came up with:

1. Cover letters are worthless
2. 10 seconds to sell or say so long
3. Be on time
4. Cell phone off
5. Know the company, and why you want to work there
6. Bring resumes
7. Bring a notepad
8. Dress in a clean conservative manner
9. Profiles to private
10. Don't make jokes
11. Don't babble
12. Don't badmouth a boss
13. Don't flirt with the interviewer
14. Don't play with your face/hair
15. Don't mention your spouse's job
16. Have good eye contact
17. Honesty (sometimes not) the best policy
18. Have goals
19. Have accomplishments
20. Have passion
21. Ask Questions
22. Send a thank you note

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