Job Interview Dos and Donts Flashcards
Research the company and position you are applying for
DO
Rehearse your answers so much that you sound like you’re just reciting from memory
DON’T
Dress casually and in revealing clothing
DON’T
Approach the interview with enthusiasm about the job and the company
DO
Maintain eye contact during the interview
DO
Address your interviewer by their first name even if you haven’t been invited to
DON’T
Bring someone else to the interview with you
DON’T
Stress your achievements and talents
DO
Slouch, fidget or yawn while being interviewed
DON’T
Chew gum during the interview
DON’T
Write a thank you note and send it within 24 hours of the interview
DO
Ask intelligent questions about the job, company, or industry
DO
Call immediately after the interview to find out if you got the job
DON’T
Be polite and cordial to everyone you meet
DO
Offer a firm handshake and make eye contact when meeting someone
DO
Be afraid to ask questions for clarification if you don’t understand a questions
DON’T
Answer every question with a simple “yes” or “No”
DON’T
Dress appropriately for the job you want, be neatly groomed, and dress relatively conservatively.
DO
Map out how you are going to get to the location before the interview.
DO
Answer your cell phone, check messages, or text during an interview
DON’T
Bring all requested paperwork with you to the interview including your resume, application, and a portfolio (if applicable)
DO
Give detailed answers to questions with examples
DO
Tell jokes or lies
DON’T
Bring up controversial subjects, personal or family problems
DON’T
