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Get the Job!

The Interview

Your resume has caught the
attention of a perspective employer,
and you have an interview.
What’s the next step?
Here are a few tips to help you to
ace the interview.

Wear the Right Outfit.

Check with the HR department for the company’s
dress code. Wear clean, pressed, conservative
clothes in neutral colors. Avoid loud make-up
and jewelry.

Be Well Groomed.

Have nails and hair neat, clean, and trimmed.
Don’t overdo your favorite perfume or cologne.

Be On Time.
Know where you are going, allowing time for
traffic and parking. Show up 10 to 15 minutes
early, arriving late to the interview says a great
deal about you. Keep your cell phone charged
and have the interviewer’s number handy in case
circumstances are beyond your control, but turn
it off before the interview.

Be Professional.

Know the name, title, and the pronunciation of
the interviewer’s name. Give a firm handshake
and maintain good eye contact. Don’t talk too
much about your personal life and don’t badmouth former employers.

Send a Thank You Note.
Here’s your chance to make a final impression
on the interviewer. You may find it is much
appreciated and remembered.

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