Interview Tips
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Timing is Key
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Don’t be late
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If you’re on time, you’re late
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Don’t be too early
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Appropriate arrival time is 10-15 minutes early
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2.
Dress to Impress
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Don’t wear what you would wear when relaxing at home
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You can never overdress for an interview unless otherwise notified of the dress code:
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Career interviews should always be business professional;
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Entry-level jobs could allow you to dial back to business casual
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3.
Do Your Research
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Know the name and proper pronunciation of the person you’re going to be meeting with
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Know some basic information on the company itself

4.
Always Be Prepared
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Make sure you prepare 3-5 things you want the interviewer to know about you before you leave
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Go over some practice questions before you actually have your interview to practice how you would respond
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Bring an extra copy of your resume even though they might already have a copy
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Think of some questions you might want to ask
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Asking questions is a great way to show that you are eager to learn as well as you’re actually interested in the work the company does
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5.
Language
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Wording
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Stay within a formal vocabulary
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Do not curse
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Avoid speaking about certain topics
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Religious and political comments - negative or positive
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Previous employers or coworkers, if it is negative, just saying you are looking for a better opportunity, is sufficient enough in these cases
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Family - companies are required to have equal opportunity, but discussing family matters could also be a risk and could cause bias
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You are not obliged to mention your path in recovery and history with addiction
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6.
Pay Attention to Your Body Language
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Sit up straight and make sure to make eye contact when possible, non-verbals are key and can sometimes make you or break you
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Avoid fidgeting (thumb twirling, feet moving, etc), this can be hard to avoid because focusing on it can be a distraction

7.
Follow-Up Afterwards
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An appropriate time frame is roughly a week after
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Follow up with either a phone call or stop in and speak with the person who interviewed you face to face.
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Always show gratitude for the opportunity
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Don't be afraid to send a thank you note, either handwritten that is legible or email
