The "in person interview." A continuation of the "phone interview."

The Interview

You have two main goals in the interview situation:

1. Demonstrate to the employer that you can make a positive contribution to their organization (taking into consideration their investments in your salary and your training time),
2. Demonstrate to the employer that you will be a compatible member of their team. Bear in mind that both you and the employer are selling and evaluating each other.

Listed below are general guidelines for interview conduct:

1. Plan to arrive a few minutes early - late arrival for a job interview is never excusable.
2. If presented with an application, fill it out neatly and completely even if you have brought your personal resume. Unwillingness to fill out the application, or writing in of "see resume" may disqualify you from some positions immediately.
3. Shake hands firmly and greet the interviewer with his or her surname - if not sure of the pronunciation, please ask the interviewer to repeat their name.
4. It is your responsibility to establish an immediate level of rapport so that you may communicate comfortably.
5. Direct the interviewer to detail the duties of the position early in the interview so that you can relate your background and skills to their needs.
6. Make sure that your positive traits are communicated to the interviewer in a factual and sincere manner.
7. Emphasize your strong points and minimize your liabilities.
8. Respond to each question in a thoughtful, truthful, concise and complete manner.
9. Be aware of your posture and body language - they communicate attitudes and impressions.
10. Never close the door on opportunity - always conduct yourself as if you were determined to get the position you are discussing.
11. Manage the interview, do not take charge but establish equal status; not subordinate, not dominant.
12. Keep a list of all the people you talk with, their titles and the correct spelling of their names. You will need these to write thank you letters after the interview.

Coming up next I will cover "Interview questions to expect." Stay Tuned!

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