 | The initial handshake is very important.
A weak handshake may indicate passivity and you will have to work even harder
during the interview to change the employer's opinion. |
| Professional dress is expected for the
interview. Here are two links to help you dress for
success: Interview
Attire and Interview
Attire for Women |
| If you have tattoos, long hair, etc., you
must consider the environment where you will be working. If hired, you are a
projection of the company's desired image. |
| Smile and show enthusiasm and interest in
the company and the job for which you are interviewing. Body language is important. |
| Unwillingness to relocate is a negative for
employers, as is using an interview simply for practice. |
| It is acceptable to ask if you may take
notes during the interview. |
| Always bring written questions to ask the
recruiter. |
| Many employers stated that they appreciate
receiving thank-you letters, not cards, from the students after the interview. They
use thank-you letters as another source for a writing sample. Consider adding new
information about your qualifications in the letter. |
