Here are the pointers from my previoius post on the job interview process

THE DO’S

  • Be punctual
  • Give a firm hand shake
  • Do not interrupt when someone is talking
  • Listen
  • Make notes
  • Keep pagers and cell phones off or on silent mode.
  • Treat everybody you meet politely
  • Talk small talk
  • Smile occasionally but NOT profusely!
  • Demonstrate attentiveness
  • Express your interest
  • Answer all questions
  • Take down directions and addresses carefully
  • Dress well
  • Groom well
  • Be positive
  • Send thank you letters
  • Follow up.

THE DONT’S

  • Do not apologize for your shortcomings
  • Do not bow down to authority
  • Do not appear desperate
  • Do not wear perfumes
  • Do not bad mouth previous employers/experiences
  • Do not ask personal questions
  • Do not belittle the interviewer
  • Do not make inappropriate comments
  • Do not use fillers like ah… umm .. etc .
  • Do not use excessive hand expression
  • Do not speak too quickly
  • Do not accept the offer on the same day.
  • Do not go to an interview if you are sure you won’t take the job anyways.
  • Do not smoke