Job Interview Tips That Work!
1. You've been called for an interview
after placing an application or sending
out a resume.
2. First step is to: Know why you are
interested in this job. Do you have
the necessary skills, really?
3. Is the job you have applied for,
one that you want? Are you acting out
of desperation or out of boredom?
The job MUST have most in it most of the life
goals you want to live by.
4. Be on time for the actual interview.
If you are asked to wait in a reception
area, don't be afraid to let the person
at the desk know that you are glad to be
interviewed. (Gatekeepers, often judge
an applicant and tell their superiors about
what an impression they had about you).
5. It is good to be friendly with your interviewer.
Smile, sit down when invited, be sure you
can make eye contact and are not sitting in
a corner or in an awkward sitting position.
6. There will be some pauses while the inter-
viewer is adjusting him/herself into a
comfortable position to greet you and
ask introductory questions.
7. Follow the verbal lead of your interviewer.
Weave into the conversation how your
skills fit into the position vacancy.
Use examples of what you've done, tell
simple stories about yourself.
8. If the interview begins to slow down, don't
jump in to fill in the gaps. Maybe you're
being tested. Silence is often golden on
your part.
9. The interview often ends with messages
about being called later when a decision has
been made. Make notes about when and
ask if you can call back if the deadline the
interviewer has stated is missed.
10. Make sure you have the interviewer's name
and position written down before you leave.
Your thank you note for being invited needs
to be either mailed or hand delivered at least
48 hours after the interview.
Smile, smile, smile. Shake hands, tell the
person you were glad you were interviewed.
Thank the gatekeeper for their attention.
Leave the area with your head up high.
Smile some more!
About the Author
Certified Career & Job Transition Coach
Graduate of JFKUniversity Career Development Program