When it comes time to head into the interview room, you want to make sure that you are fully prepared and do everything right. More importantly you want to make sure that you don't do anything wrong. Here's a look at some Do's and Don'ts in interview day: Do's 1. Do Be Prepared - Before you ever go to the interview, you should have made up a list of questions that you may be asked, and also created a list of professional answers to give if asked. The morning of the interview you should go over the list a few times and make sure you are ready with those answers. You should also look over any research information about the company you are applying to. Remember, the better you understand the company and position you are trying for, the better you can gear your answers to what they need and want in an employee. 2. Do Be Confident - Get your head on straight before you walk into that interview. You know who you are, but this is your sales pitch of yourself. Remember your accomplishments and skills and be ready to show them to the person conducting the interview. 3. Do Be Early - There is nothing more disrespectful than showing up late for an interview. Essentially being tardy is telling the person you are interviewing with that their time is not that important to you. This is going to put a bad taste in their mouth before the interview even begins. It is also completely unprofessional. If you have not been to the office before, you may want to make the drive to the location a few days beforehand to make sure you know your way. On the day of your interview, make sure you are extra early. It's better to be early than late. You should also use this early arrival as a time to go to the restroom and make sure you look professional. Don'ts 1. Don't get too comfortable - Many interviewers will tell you to 'make yourself comfortable' or 'make yourself at home' as soon as you come into their office. Don't. While many people think that acting like a buddy will help them seem more personable and a better contender for a job, this really is their way of making you open yourself up to make a mistake. You are more likely to say things you will later regret if you let your guard down too much. Remember, this is a professional interview, not a friendly get together. 2. Don't forget your manners - From the time you arrive at the office, you are being watched. That means everyone you encounter may well report on how you treated them and acted in front of them. If you are rude or talk down to a receptionist, or other office worker, word will get back to the person you are interviewing with. Treat everyone you encounter in a professional and polite manner. 3. Don't let them see you sweat - while you may be nervous when you are walking in for an interview, you don't want the interviewer to know it. It's natural to feel a little tense, but you need to keep that feeling inside. Many people who find themselves nervous start to ramble when they talk, thinking if they keep talking they will sound like they know what they are saying. This is a surefire way to say something you will regret later on. Instead, take a deep breath as you walk into the room and keep your nerves in check. You need to come across as cool and collected in all of your answers. Interviewing is a skill. If you haven't done it a lot you may be a little worried you don't have what it takes. But like any other skill, this is one that can be learned. Make a note of what to do, and not do, and be prepared to put your best foot forward.
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