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Interview Tips

Interview Tips: Do's and Don'ts

•	DO arrive on time or, even better, 10s minutes early. There is never an excuse for being late. Take a practice run so that you know how long it is going to take you to get there.

•	DO fill in your application form and resume neatly and correctly.

•	DO speak clearly, confidently and properly. Avoid slang and try not to fill silences with ums, err and ahs.

•	DO research the company and the job-role for which you are applying. Prepare some questions about the company, the role, training, progression and so on - this will show that you are interested.

•	DO sit upright and look alert and interested at all times. Being a good listener is an important part of being a good communicator. Always look the interviewer in the eyes while speaking.

•	DO use a mouth freshener and a good deodorant before the interview.

•	DON'T tell lies. Be honest. Emphasize your achievements - Check your resume for gaps and if there are any, have an explanation for them.

•	DON'T rely on them to do all the selling for you - an interviewer will always want you to speak-up and sell yourself.

•	DON'T act as though you just want any job - the interviewer wants to know that you want this job.

•	DON'T smoke before the interview or chew gum during the interview.

•	DON'T start talking about personal issues and problems that bear no relation to either the interviewer or the job.

Bear these things in mind and you should be on your way to getting that job you want!

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