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A How-to Guide: Interviewing

Compiled by Alicia Morrell MOR02026@BYUI.EDU Scroll Staff

Even those with the most impressive résumés cannot escape the pivotal next step — the interview. In many cases, it is the interview that makes or breaks a job opportunity. Here is a list of interviewing do’s and don’t’s, from www.quintcareers.com.

Do’s

• Be sure you know where your interview is and how long it takes to get there.

• Arrive 10 minutes early.

• Dress for success. Always dress one notch above the look of the company.

• Do your research. Know about the company you are interviewing with and anticipate difficult questions.

• Greet the receptionist with respect.

• Shake hands firmly and keep eye-contact throughout the interview.

• Greet the interviewers by title (Mr., Mrs., Ms., etc.)

• Ask intelligent questions about the job, company or title.

• Thank the people that interviewed you and express interest in hearing back from them.

Don’t’s

• Don’t chew gum during the interview.

• Don’t fidget or slouch.

• Don’t address the interviewers by their first names unless they request that you do so.

• Don’t be soft spoken. A forceful voice projects confidence.

• Don’t say anything negative about former employers or colleagues.

• Don’t ever lie or “bend the truth.” • Answer frankly, truthfully and confidently.

• Don’t answer your cell phone during the interview. Turn it off.

• Don’t answer with a “yes” or a “no.” Give specific examples that showcase your best qualities and skills.

• Dont slouch or fidget. Look confident throughout the entire interview.