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Handout: Interview
Etiquette
Present Yourself Well
- choose clothing which would be suitable
for the position you are applying for (choose brown, blue or black suits,
skirts, pants and jacket)
- do not overdress (large jewelry, excessive
makeup, loud colours, bold ties)
- be on time for your interview; plan to
arrive ten to fifteen minutes before your scheduled time
Bring Proof of Your
Qualifications
- extra copies of your resume
- letters of recommendation
- reference letters
- copies of licences, transcripts
- portfolios
- sample of work
Watch Body Language and
Signs
- smile
- watch your posture
- maintain eye contact
- use a natural greeting: Hello, Good
Morning
- shake hands firmly but only if it is
extended to you by the employer first
- let the interviewer start the
dialogue
- listen carefully
- have questions prepared in advance to ask
the employer
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