101 Interview Tips

Scheduled for an interview?
These are the times when we start looking for tips and fast advice in order to help out prior to proceeding for an interview.

The following are a total of 101 interview tips which will help out in times when quick tips need to be found prior to attending that important job interview.

Enjoy the list.

20 Interview Preparation Tips

1. Go to the employers location before the interview date to recognize the location
2. Prepare yourself to arrive early – Avoid not to rush
3. Read over the resume you handed into the company
4. Prepare yourself mentally for the interview
5. Take practice interviews throughout the day right before your interview
6. Bring extra copies of your resume/portfolio
7. Research about the company – read information on the company by visiting their website
8. Expect a panel of interviewers
9. Use your contacts to find out about the interview
10. Prepare for a phone interview
11. Turn off your cellphone or any electronic devices
12. Write out questions you want to ask in the interview
13. Print out a map for directions and of the area
14. Take their phone number in case of emergencies.
15. Be prepared to do a practical interview and don’t be surprised
16. Take documented references
17. Take a notepad and a pen to take notes
18. be sure to have a professional email address available to hand out if necessary
19. Prepare for wet and windy weather – bring an umbrella and a raincoat
20. Clean up and publicly available online profiles you may have under your name

30 General Tips

21. Avoid talking too fast
22. Do NOT arrive sweaty and or tired
23. Arrive on time or a bit earlier
24. Arrive to the interview prepared
25. Have clear personal standards defined
26. Do NOT keep salary as being a motivator at this time
27. Stay relaxed and be yourself
28. Smile and be friendly
29. Use a handshake and direct eye contact when introducing yourself
30. Remember the interviewers name when told
31. Stay Calm and relaxed
32. Feel free to say you don’t know the answer when you don’t, but tell them you will find out and get back to them
33. Sit up straight in the interview
34. Follow up after the interview
35. Thank the interviewer and shake their hands after the interview is completed
36. Do NOT chew gum in the interview
37. Do NOT dominate the interview
38. Do NOT use slang in the interview
39. Never devalue your abilities
40. Be sure to know what your personal goals are
41. Don’t argue with the employer
42. Place your handbags on the ground right next to you or the next empty chair
43. Don’t mention financial problems or personal information
44. Do NOT beg or appear to be desperate in any way for the position
45. Be sure to have a clear career plan ready
46. Adapt to how the interview is steering, don’t be out of sync
47. Do NOT Flirt with the interviewer
48. Do NOT play with your hair
49. Do NOT play with the interviewer’s hair
50. Do NOT bring your family or friends to the interview

8 Personal Hygiene & Appearance Tips

51. Clear your breath of any cigarette smells
52. Dress for success – Wear your most profession clothing
53. Apply cologne or Perfume (not too much)
54. Shave or trim your beard or mustache (men)
55. Don’t apply too much make-up (women)
56. Don’t wear any hats unless for religious purposes
57. Don’t wear bright colors
58. Don’t wear your jacket in the interview unless its apart of your interview look

13 Personality Tips

59. Be confident
60. Be positive and punctual
61. Be yourself
62. Be very interested in what the employer is saying
63. Do NOT show attitude
64. Have a sense of humor, no need to be too serious
65. Make eye contact
66. Show interest and be enthusiastic
67. Do NOT be too loud or too talkative
68. Do NOT be too cocky
69. Do NOT move around too much
70. Smile throughout the interview
71. Focus on the person talking

23 Tips During the Interview

72. Remember quality or quantity – answer appropriately with in-depth answers
73. Don’t ask about salary
74. Don’t interrupt when asked a question in the interview
75. Keep your answers down to 60 seconds
76. Be sure your answers are in line with what is states within your resume
77. Be particularly clear on what you know and what you want to achieve.
78. Make sure your responses to questions match your resume
79. Be clear and concise about your strengths
80. Be sure to describe any weaknesses as strengths
81. Be clear where you want to go in 5 -10 years time
82. Speak clearly
83. Structure your answers for maximum impact
84. Think about why you are the best person for the job
85. Know your key strengths
86. Speak well about your previous employers – Do NOT bad mouth them in anyway
87. Be open and honest
88. Listen very carefully of what is being asked
89. Don’t over answer the question
90. Be honest about your skill level in certain areas
91. Focus on the person asking the question then answer to both
92. When answering questions do NOT ask the interviewer if you are right
93. memorize any accomplishments you had within your previous jobs
94. Answering using properly formed sentences

7 Post interview Tips

95. Don’t let out a sigh of relief after the interview finishes
96. Don’t rush out of the room too fast, make a slow and confident exit
97. Ask for business cards or contact information
98. Ask you can direct further questions after interview
99. Ask if the employer would like documented references
100. Ask questions relevant to position and company
101. Ask what the next steps are in the selection process

So you have made it down this list of 101 interview tips. Remember these tips for your next interview and you will be prepared to successfully score in the interview with high numbers.