Do's and Don't for an Effective Interview

1. Interview Dos
and Don’ts

3. Interviews are assessments in key areas
such as:
• Professionalism
• Your interest in the job being offered
• How you would fit into the job and company
(skills and personality)

4. Dress Appropriately
• You can’t overdress for a job interview.
• Remember to dress appropriately means
dressing professionally.
• No large jewelry, loud colors or too much
make up.

5. Practice your Handshake
• Good firm handshake (not too firm and not
too limp)
• Make eye contact.
• Smile

6. “Tell me About Yourself”
• Here you can lead the interview.
• It Is the opportunity to give the interviewer a
summary of your career, ability and goals –
your soft and hard skills.
• This is NOT a license to tell your life story.
• Smile

7. Assessing good and bad points
• Many interviewers will ask you to share your
weaknesses and strengths.
• Don’t use personality or character flaws.
• Focus on areas to be worked on over time.

8. 5 things to remember in an interview:
1- Stand up and greet the interviewer.
2- Don’t wear too much cologne or perfume.
3- Bring a copy of your resume and cover letter.
4- Turn off cell phone. If it goes off apologize and turn
off immediately.