What an interview really is. An interview is an opportunity for potential employees and employers to learn a bit more about each other. The main thing that hiring managers want out of the event is to watch you and hear you speak. They want to see how well you dress and how well you handle yourself in everyday situations. Sure they're asking you specific questions, but they really just want to hear you speak. Do you have an accent? Do you stutter? Do you speak loudly? Are you hard to understand? Do you speak confidently? Remember, the manager and his team have to work everyday with the person that they ultimately hire. They want to like this person and be able to deal with them effectively. So just do your best to act normally. Speak normally, dress normally, and act in a manner that most people would and you will fit in just fine at most companies.

Excitement and confidence sought. I know you are proud of your education and experience, but guess what, jobs really aren't that hard. Which jobs you ask? All jobs. No job is really that hard in a technical way. They're are plently of hard projects to accomplish out there, but they are broken down so finely that each person's part of the project, their job, is really pretty basic. The point is that many people can actually do the work that the manager needs to be done. Of course they do need to know that you are able to do the job, but they're primarily trying to access whether or not you are willing to do the job. They want to hire someone who really wants to do the job. Lots of people can do it, but not nearly as many really want to. The hiring official is looking for excitement in your face and in your answers. Convince him or her that you have always wanted to do exactly what it is that they need done. As long as you have the skills necessary to do the job, excitement like this will go a long way towards putting you at the top of the list.

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Additional Interview Tips

Preparation:

• Learn about the organization.
• Have a specific job or jobs in mind.
• Review your qualifications for the job.
• Prepare answers to broad questions about yourself.
• Review your resume.
• Practice an interview with a friend or relative.
• Arrive before the scheduled time of your interview.

Personal appearance:

• Be well groomed.
• Dress appropriately.
• Do not chew gum or smoke.

The interview:

• Relax and answer each question concisely.
• Respond promptly.
• Use good manners.
• Learn the name of your interviewer and greet him or her with a firm handshake.
• Use proper English—avoid slang.
• Be cooperative and enthusiastic.
• Use body language to show interest.
• Ask questions about the position and the organization, but avoid questions whose answers can easily be found on the companyWeb site. Also avoid asking questions about salary and benefits unless a job offer is made.
• Thank the interviewer when you leave and, as a follow-up, in writing.

Test (if employer gives one):

• Listen closely to instructions.
• Read each question carefully.
• Write legibly and clearly.
• Budget your time wisely and don't dwell on one question.

Information to bring to an interview:

• Social Security card.
• Government-issued identification (driver's license).
• Resume. Although not all employers require applicants to bring a resume, you should be able to furnish the interviewer information about your education, training, and previous employment.
• References. Employers typically require three references. Get permission before using anyone as a reference. Make sure that they will give you a good reference. Try to avoid using relatives as references.
• Transcripts. Employers may require an official copy of transcripts to verify grades, coursework, dates of attendance, and highest grade completed or degree awarded.