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Interview Survival
Other than preparing for the questions:
DO
- Be well groomed. Hair, nails, and clothes must be clean.
- Dress conservatively for the job
- Be on time or better yet, 10 minutes early
- Take an extra copy of your resume with you
- Take at least two copies of your references with you
- Remember who you are supposed to meet with
- Take a pen and something to write on (pad, book, etc.)
DON'T
- Wear brightly coloured clothing
- Wear too much make up
- Wear too much perfume or after shave
- Be late
- SMOKE at least 1 hour prior to the interview
- Chew gum
- Bring your children, spouse, or parent(s)
Back to Preparation or on to Follow-up
Delivery
Once you have prepared yourself as above, the interview itself should be a lot easier. Take a deep breath, head held high, and go for it. I find that facing a panel of interviewers is easier than a one-on-one type of interview. Typically, larger organizations such as provincial and federal
governments, and large corporations will have a paneling process with as few as three, as many as seven people interviewing for the position. I feel that in a panel I only have to convince 50% + 1 of the panelers that I am the best person for the job. Personalities rarely form a basis for rejection. With a one-on-one interview, I have to convince 100% of my audience. If he or she doesn't like me for personal reasons, I don't stand a chance.
Knowing this in advance may make it easier for you to survive the interview process.
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