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Interview Do's and Don'ts from Local Employers

DO:

• Research the company before the interview

• Project an "I mean BUSINESS" image

• Dress and conduct yourself appropriately even when picking up an application 
      (You  may get to interview that day!)

• USE PROPER GRAMMAR

• Shake hands using a firm/squeeze handshake

•  Be friendly, smile, and connect with the interviewer (and others)

• Be attentive (good eye contact)

• Be prepared for interviewer asking:
          …What you would do in a situation…?
          …How you would solve a certain problem…?  
          …What is something you are proud of…?                                                           ....What are your strengths...?

•  Let them know what you can do to add value to their company 
      or organization!

DO NOT:

• Have “typo’s” on your resume

• Chew gum

• Wear a baseball cap to the interview

• Let nervousness defeat you

• Panic when you make a mistake (show them you can recover from mistakes)