Interviewing Timeline

1. Before the Interview:

• Know where the interview is ahead of time!
• Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early
• Bring a pen and a notebook to write down any important information. (You never know, you might get hired on the spot and your new boss may need you to remember or schedule some things.)
• Greet the interviewer with a smile and a firm handshake.

2. During the Interview:

• Always keep eye contact with the interviewer. If your eyes drift, it could show that you're not interested.
• Don't mumble, speak clearly.
• Sit up straight in your chair and don't fidget.
• When the interviewer is speaking, nod and smile. It shows how interested and enthusiastic you are.
• Never interrupt the interviewer while they are speaking.

3. The Interview is Over When:

• Interviewer asks if you have any questions.
• Interviewer stands up.

4. End of Interview:

• Shake hands firmly with interviewer.
• Thank the interviewer for the interview.
• Say that you look forward to hearing back from them.
• When you get home write a thank you letter to the interviewer.

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