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Message: <blockquote data-quote="dj gamaya" data-source="post: 12479712" data-attributes="member: 61857">Interview Tips All that hard work sending out résumés has finally  paid off and you've been called in for a face-to-face job interview.  Congratulations! This is an important next step in your job search. It's  also your only chance to make a lasting first impression. On the day of  your interview, sweating palms and stomach butterflies are to be  expected. But you can reduce your stress level by knowing some common  mistakes that interviewees make when meeting with potential employers --  and avoiding them.Here are 10 of the most common mistakes people make on job interviews: * 1Not taking the interview seriously:  Don't make the mistake of thinking the interview is just a formality.  Even if all the preliminaries have gone well, don't be cavalier and  start imagining how you'll start spending your new salary. The biggest  error you can make is to assume that, because you've gotten this far,  the job is in the bag. *2Dressing down:  How you present yourself during your initial meeting with a potential  employer is very important, and your physical appearance can speak  volumes to someone who is meeting you for the first time. Even if you  know that the firm allows employees to wear jeans, don't sabotage  yourself by showing up to the interview in casual clothing. Err on the  side of conservative and show up in neat, professional clothing,  preferably a business suit.*3Not showing why you're the best choice:  Be familiar with the job description of the position you're  interviewing for so you can illustrate how your experience, abilities,  and strengths are in line with the company's needs. Many potential  employers want to know why they should hire you specifically. Make it  clear to them.*4Being too modest:  Failing to talk yourself up during an interview is one of the most  self-defeating mistakes you can make. This is not the time for humility,  so sing your praises! Don't be afraid to talk up everything you've  accomplished, whether in school or in previous companies. This is your  time to shine.*5Talking too much:  Be careful not to talk over the interviewer. This meeting should be a  two-way conversation, and many interviewees cover up their nervousness  by blathering on. Sit calmly and listen carefully, answering questions  thoughtfully.*6Focusing on the funds: Don't start talking about money too soon into the interview. Focusing  on your salary requirements and previous salary history right off the  bat may cause you to reveal too much. While the topic of salary will  certainly come up, follow the interviewer' s lead. He or she may be  saving that topic for a later conversation.*7Trash talking:  Even if you hated your former boss or felt you were treated unfairly by  your previous employer, a job interview is not the place to launch into  a litany of complaints. Don't go there. If you were laid off or fired  from a previous position, be prepared with an explanation that puts a  positive spin on the circumstances.*8Failing to ask questions:  Your résumé may be impressive on paper, but employers also appreciate a  candidate who can ask several intelligent questions during an  interview. Prepare at least 3 or 4 questions in advance to ask the  interviewer. Interviews are an exchange of information, and not having  questions to ask can reveal a lack of preparation. *9Lack of enthusiasm:  This is your first and sometimes only chance to showcase your  personality. Don't walk in announcing how you're having a bad day. Be  polite and upbeat. Show your enthusiasm for both the job and the  opportunity to interview for it. And don't forget to thank the person at  the end of the interview!*10Forgetting the follow-up: Make sure to send a handwritten thank-you note or polite email to the  interviewer expressing gratitude for his or her time and consideration.  And while you don't want to start calling the company on a daily basis, a  phone call checking in a week after the interview is perfectly  acceptable. </blockquote>

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