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Interviewing (cont.)
Take a few notes during the interview. When it is your turn to ask questions, refer to your notes.
Prepare five or six well thought out questions. Avoid questions with yes or no answers. Ask your interviewer to explain or describe some aspect of the organization or the position.
Prepare and rehearse short, one-minute answers to the five or six questions you are most likely to be asked.
Be cordial and professional to everyone in the organization - from the doorman, through the receptionist and to the hiring manager (and everyone in between).
When in doubt about dress, dress up a bit. Even if a sport coat is the standard dress, appear in a business suit, unless a trusted insider advises you to do otherwise.
Project energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor. You do not, of course, have to feel compelled to put anyone in stitches, but smile when appropriate, nod approvingly at tasteful jokes. Under no circumstances allow yourself to be drawn into yucking it up in response to jokes that are in bad taste.
If being interviewed during a meal, eat light, and take small bites! Drink no alcohol, even if your host is.
After the interview, if you think of a better answer than a weak response you may have given or some additional examples of critical capabilities, then send that additional information along with the thank you note you will send.
Send thank you notes; typed or neatly handwritten on personal stationery.
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