Basic Interviewing Tips 2009-10-12 08:30:12

Back to Basics: Interview Dos and Don'ts, Part 2

October 12, 2009

A couple weeks ago, I taught a workshop on interviewing to 400 high-schoolers. In finding a way to keep the information short, sweet, and simple, I realized I was getting a pretty nice refresher myself.

I broke down the interview process into dos and don’ts for before, during, and after the interview. I've given you my basic tips for before an interview; to see my dos and don'ts for during your next interview, keep reading.

During the interview:

Do	Don't
Arrive on time Aim to impress everyone you meet (you never know who might be a decision-maker!) Watch your body language and avoid nervous habits Answer questions with specific examples Ask your interviewer insightful questions about the position	Arrive way too early (10-15 minutes max) Use filler words (um, like, you know) Act overconfident or entitled Panic — no one interview is the end of the world