Please find below some useful do's and don'ts with regards to interviews:

• DO: Dress to make a good first impression
• DO: Know the exact time and location of your interview
• DO: Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the interview start time
• DO: Greet the interviewer with a firm handshake and maintain eye contact
• DO: Address the interviewer by their title (unless otherwise instructed)
• DO: Sit still and upright in your seat throughout the interview
• DO: Prepare questions to ask the interviewer
• DO: Ask when you should expect to hear from the company next
• DO: Thank the interviewer for their time
• DO: Follow-up the interview with a thank-you letter

• DON’T: Turn up late for the interview
• DON’T: Make negative comments with regards to previous jobs
• DON’T: Give the impression you're only interested in the job for the money
• DON’T: Act as if you’re desperate for a job
• DON’T: Chew gum
• DON’T: Smoke before the interview
• DON’T: Leave your phone on during the interview
• DON’T: Slouch in your chair
• DON’T: Ask about salary or benefits – this comes after the job offer
• DON’T: Ramble on – just back up each answer with relevant examples

Related Pages:

• Introduction to interviews
• Interview questions / answers
• Salary negotiation advice
• Questions to ask in an interview
• Telephone interview advice
• Behavioural interview advice
• How do you write a thank-you letter?

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