DON'Ts

• Arrive late
• Wear heavy make up, cologne or perfumes
• Smoke tobacco before your interview
• Focus on your perceived weaknesses or lack of experience
• Be critical of employers
• Exaggerate or lie about yourself or your work history
• Be afraid of silence

DO's:

• Greet your interviewer with a firm handshake and a smile
• Make good eye contact
• Maintain good posture and don't fidget. Sit upright in the chair
• Listen carefully and wait your turn to speak
• Dress professionally
• Research the company and know the current issues (annual report…)
• Know why you want to work for the company and how you can contribute
• Remember that anyone you come into contact with may have input into the hiring decision - always be polite
• Do your homework - research the company and positions and have relevant questions prepared for the interview
• Know what sets you apart from other candidates (your strengths)
• Be prepared to translate your previous work experience as it relates to the position you are interviewing for
• Have a clear understanding of what you want to get across in the interview
• Think about the interviewers questions before you give just any answer
• Be straight forward and honest
• Be positive
• Take copy of resume and know it well
• Ask the next step in the process
• If you want the job, don't be afraid to tell the interviewer