Comments on: Twenty something? Job seeker? Are you forgetting these 10 interviewing basics?? http://www.practicalhacks.com/2009/09/30/twenty-something-job-seeker-are-you-forgetting-these-10-interviewing-basics/ Gadgets, gear, and greatness for people on the go Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:48:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Melanie Haselmayr http://www.practicalhacks.com/2009/09/30/twenty-something-job-seeker-are-you-forgetting-these-10-interviewing-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-4090 Melanie Haselmayr Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:06:03 +0000 http://www.practicalhacks.com/?p=7339#comment-4090 - Don't be early, don't be late! Give yourself some extra time and depart 30 mins earlier than you usually would. (Have your interviewer's contact number with you in case of emergency) Ideally you should be there 10-15 mins ahead of time. - Bring neatly printed application material with you. Most companies nowadays do not care about your school certificates or work testimonials, however, it's good to have if required. - Dress code & etiquette. Try to pick an adequate outfit, not too stylish, not too slappy. Choose shoes you can actually walk in and be gentle with make-up! - Prepare a set of possible questions you could be asked and your answers to them. Don't be too well prepared though. Fillers like 'well, let me think ...' or 'that's a good question ...' are always helpful. - Take notes. Once can't remember everything. And it shows the interviewer that you are dedicated and determined. To read more visit: perfectjobapplications.thefirstimpressioncounts.com - Don’t be early, don’t be late! Give yourself some extra time and depart 30 mins earlier than you usually would. (Have your interviewer’s contact number with you in case of emergency) Ideally you should be there 10-15 mins ahead of time.

- Bring neatly printed application material with you. Most companies nowadays do not care about your school certificates or work testimonials, however, it’s good to have if required.

- Dress code & etiquette. Try to pick an adequate outfit, not too stylish, not too slappy. Choose shoes you can actually walk in and be gentle with make-up!

- Prepare a set of possible questions you could be asked and your answers to them. Don’t be too well prepared though. Fillers like ‘well, let me think …’ or ‘that’s a good question …’ are always helpful.

- Take notes. Once can’t remember everything. And it shows the interviewer that you are dedicated and determined.

To read more visit: perfectjobapplications.thefirstimpressioncounts.com

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