Interview Checklist

After having prepared for the job interview for weeks or months, you are now at the job interview. There is also an interview checklist at the interview.

Interview Checklist 3: At the job interview

smile as you go in say good morning/afternoon use the person 's name if possible shake hands if the interviewer offers be polite (remember you are trying to make a good impression) do not smoke, unless invited to do so

• try to answer more than 'yes' or 'no'. Your answers will tell the interviewer about you as a person.
• tell the truth
• be yourself
• don't pretend to know more than you know. It looks very bad if they found out.
• try to ask good questions such as about training, what work you would be doing, etc
• don't start by asking how much the pay is but make sure you ask before you leave
• thank the interviewer when you leave.

Interview Checklist 4: After the job interview

• wait patiently
• if you have not heard back after a week or so, try to find out if the job has been filled
• don't necessarily take it personally if you do not get the job this time. Employers often have to choose between several people who could all do the job.
• think about the interview and decide whether there is anything you might do better next time.
• while you are out of a job, fill you time in useful ways. This will make you feel more important and give you something to talk about when you have a job interview next time.
• do not give up!
• start looking for other jobs or training places straight away
• look at job bulletin boards and career services centers