i have another...

I always ask the interviewer if they were in my place what question would they ask?

and good luck

Relax, be yourself, smile, make eye contact and ask question. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!

Look around their office during the interview and see if you can identify any interests or hobbies you may have in common (pictures/sports memorabilia...etc) and lead the conversation around those.

Ask them, how their day is structured. What is a typical day like for them? Smile and laugh, it makes it so much better for everyone. GOOD LUCK!

Arrive on time

Not too much make up, perfume

Relax. Do not ask them a question for the sake of asking them a question.

by "on time" he means 10-15 minutes early.

Sit up on the edge of your chair and lean forward (don't be dramatic, this is just a slight body language tip), maintain eye contact, don't fidget, don't over do it on the make up, simple looks better than over the top

If you research really well and don't have questions, then let them know that! For instance, when they ask Do you have any questions for me? Respond with something like.... I don't think so, I completed a lot of research on XYZ prior to applying. It seems like a wonderful company. Is there anything you would ask if you were in my position? You could also ask them about WHEN you can expect to hear back from them, what the pay rate is, how often are reviews/raises. Etc. There is ALWAYS something to ask.

Good Luck!

1) Know in your heart that you are the right person for the job. If you go into the interview feeling confident about your ability to do the job (without being arrogant) it goes a long way.

2) Look people in the eye and smile.

3) The always important firm, dry handshake. If you are nervous, make sure to quietly dry the palm of your hand on your thigh a few seconds before you anticipate any handshakes. Look the person in the eye when you shake their hands.

4) Do some research for the job you are doing and make sure that you have skill that fits into the job so you can bring it up during the interview.

5) Know your own personal strengths and weaknesses. Be willing to admit a weakness but try to turn it into a strength. For me, I tell them that I like to talk, which means I should cut conversations a couple minutes shorter sometimes but that I'm also very comfortable working with clients and know how to speak in both layman's terms and higher technical levels.

6) Smile!

ask THEM questions! Shows your interest

MY issue with this, and I know it is mine, is that I research it so well that I don't have any. Should I play dumb? I am making a list now so that I don't flake at the end. But I usually know what is going on.

You need to ask questions. I am in human resources and do A LOT of interviewing. Ask about the person who has been there the longest? Advancement plans? YOU MUST ASK QUESTIONS.

And GOOD LUCK

Good advice from Meatsies and Kruger, whole heartedly agree.

I would often go and ask the receptionist how the candidate presented themselves. They are not on guard then and can reveal quite a bit about themselves.



Regarding questions researching the company will generally only tell you what they want you to know. There are questions you can ask that can never be researched. Don't ask the interviewer questions that wont help you decide whether you want the job. Sorry to the OP above, if a candidate asked me what questions I would ask it would irritate me. I don't want to have to do your thinking for you in an interview.

A lot depends on the role and seniority you are going for. I would expect a candidate to pitch some questions related to their field of expertise, ie I would expect an accountant to ask about systems and finances. A HR role I would expect a person

How does the manager manage?
What do they expect from you?
If you were to ask the other people in the dept, what would they say about him/her?
Do they enjoying working for the company?
What are the politics like?
What do they see being your biggest challenge?
What are the companies biggest challenges coming up?
If it's not obvious, ask what development or progression is available but be careful, you want to sound ambitious but not so ambitious you will be off at the drop of a hat?
Do they have a formal induction process?
What's the recruitment process? Do they have many people to see?

If you have applied direct (rather than replying to an ad or going through a recruiter) money and terms are delicate questions because you don't want to sound like that is all you are interested in although you want to be able to identify problems sooner rather than later.

If you are going through a recruiter they may have some pointers for you based upon.

Be familiar with your cv. It's amazing how many times I will ask a candidate about something for them to falter and even ask to see their cv!!!!!

This may be contentious but some of the other posters have mentioned appearance. All people form opinions of others based upon their appearance. Whether they give you much of a chance after that is down to the interviewer. My view on this is that you should do everything you can to minimise the chance the interviewer will prefer someone else over you. Make up, perfume and clothing all play a part. Dress according to the status and type of company you are going to. I would expect a designer for a media firm to dress much more casually than a lawyer. Which then brings me onto your tattoos. I love them (and your leg is beautiful) but your interviewer may not, they will impact their initial opinion and even if they like them they may be worried about how their customers will react to them. Even if it grates, consider covering them as far as you can.

Sorry if that offends, it is not meant to, unfortunately in these supposedly enlightened times, discrimination and superficial opinions all too often have too great an influence on whether somebody is the best person for the job based on skills and attitude.


Good luck, I'm sure you will do well.