Job Interview Tips:
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Be ready with your updated résumé, originals and photocopies of them. Do organize and present everything well.
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Do your research and know as much as you can about the company/organization.
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Know the vision and objectives of the organization.
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Learn as much as you can about the position/job. Access a copy of the job descripttion. Talk to someone employed in the same kind of position. Once you have this information, then make a list of what skills or knowledge you have that would be valuable to them.
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Dress appropriately. Don't wear anything too flaashy. Wear neat and clean clothes but not gaudy ones. Look professional without overdoing it.
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Reach the venue at least 15 to 20 minutes ahead of your scheduled interview time.
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Walk slowly and tall upon entering the interview hall.
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Sit up straight.
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Maintain eye contact but do not stare.
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Use facial expressions matching your language.
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Be calm and confident but not tense and confused.
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Be smiling but not serious.
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Be vivid and enthusiastic but not dull and docile.
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Be aware of your posture. Don't have a too much laidback posture or too much of forward bend. Lean slightly forward to show interest.
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Answer questions carefully. Listen carefully to understand the questions. If you do not understand the question do not hesitate to ask the interviewer to clarify it.
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Do not be in a hurry while answering questions. Pause for a while to let the question sink in and then answer.
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Do not be in a hurry while answering. You must learn to pause and organize your thoughts before answering a question. Don't talk too fast or too slow.
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Don't speak too loudly or in low voice.
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Make sure your answers are backed up by sufficient reasoning.
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Make sure your answers are clear, concise and to the point. Be adequate and relevant with your information.
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Thank the interviewer(s) before leaving the interview hall.
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