Conducting a Winning Interview Checklist Part 3: Arriving at the Interview

Conducting a Winning Interview Checklist Part 3: Arriving at the Interview

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Murray A. Mann and Rose Mary Bombela-Tobias

We have prepared an eight part checklist for you to use to conduct a winning job interview. Here, we outline how to arrive at the interview prepared and ready to win the job.

ARRIVING AT THE INTERVIEW

  • Arrive 15 to 30 minutes before your interview.
  • Go to the interview alone-you don't want the employer to think you need hand-holding.
  • Find a bathroom to freshen up, and never skip this step. You'd be amazed at what the mirror reveals, just in the nick of time. Use a restroom on a different floor from your appointment, because you don't want to meet your interviewer there first.
  • Use a breath mint, even if you don't think you need one.
  • If you arrive more than 15 minutes before the appointment, wait standing in the lobby-it implies energy. While waiting, read awards, posters, and company information, searching for topics of conversation and check out the employees.
  • Make sure you arrive at the interview floor 15 minutes early.
    • Review your notes and resume.
    • Read pertinent company literature that is available in the waiting are
    • Take a few deep breaths, relax and visualize.
    • Make sure you are not to cluttered and able to stand-up without having to fuss with your coat and personal items.
    • Turn off your cell phone.
  • Realize that your interview starts the minute you arrive.
  • Everyone you meet, from the receptionist to the hiring manager, will form an impression of you. To ensure the impression is positive, remember that your words and mannerisms will affect the image. Interviewers often ask for feedback from the receptionist.
  • Being late is usually unacceptable. If you are running late, have the professional courtesy to call the office, you might just salvage your chance to be considered for the position.
  • Read the complete checklist.

Part 1: Know Where you are Going / Prepare the Night Before

Part 2: Items to Consider Taking with You to the Interview

Part 3: Arriving at the Interview

Part 4: Establishing Rapport with the Interviewer

Part 5: Answering Interview Questions

Part 6: Asking Questions at the Interview

Part 7: Closing the Interview

Part 8: Following-up After the Interview

About the Author: 

Murray A. Mann and Rose Mary Bombela-Tobias
Co-authors, Barron's The Complete Job Search Guide for Latinos
www.JobSearchGuideforLatinos.com

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It is good to see that they

Submitted by jcbrown erik on Sun, 03/14/2010 - 9:30am.

It is good to see that they have prepared a checklist of eight parts for us that too for the purpose of appearing in an interview. And not just an interview but a winning job interview! But for that there are certain things to be done. Some of them are to arrive 15 to 30 minutes before the interview. Always make sure you go to the employer alone otherwise he may think that we are a dependent guy and always need assistance. So make sure you are always confident and always updated about day to day activities!
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Prepare well....

Submitted by Marie Osmond on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 8:45am.

While I agree with all of your recommendations I would suggest that the more preparation you can carry out the better. Preparing the night before may be enough, but if you don't know the route or how long the journey will take you would do well the check this out well in advance.
Also, do your research. Find out what you can about the company well before the interview. Visit and read their website. Read their blog. Search for press releases or references to the business, their services and products online. Find out what others are saying about them.
And one final tip, always visit the bathroom before the interview. Take a look at yourself in the mirror and give yourself a few affirmations to ready yourself for the face-to-face meeting - and good luck!

Great tips, may I add a

Submitted by Martin Wilmer on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 7:25am.

Great tips, may I add a couple of points.

1. Always read up about the company, the kind of work they are doing before you go for an interview.

2. You can often be asked 'where do you see yourself in next 5 years', be prepared for such 'commonly asked questions' and have an impressive answer ready.

3. Always steer the interview towards topics where your knowledge is a strong point.

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One of the main things is to

Submitted by Ugene Swin on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 1:42pm.

One of the main things is to be patient and don't show the interviewer that you're nervous (if you are). Look like a professional!
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Arriving for an interview in

Submitted by Derik Merik on Fri, 02/12/2010 - 5:28pm.

Arriving for an interview in style, with confidence and a friendly manner will set the tone for the whole job interview, so work it to your advantage.

After all, you have done all this work and preparation, so don't spoil it for two minutes extra effort.
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