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Do's and Don'ts for the Job Interview

	Do	Don't
	Be prepared to state your purpose when you arrive.	Chew gum.
	Shake hands firmly.	Take anyone with you to an interview.
	Learn the interviewer's name, and use it.	Sit down until offered a chair.
	Be pleasant and friendly but businesslike.	Plead for a job or a chance.
	Ask questions-you want to make sure the job is right for you.	Say "I'll take anything."
	Be positive and stress your strong points.	Criticize former employers or coworkers.
	Be prepared to state the salary you want, but not until the subject has been brought up.	Discuss personal, home, or money problems unless specifically asked.
	Tell the employer you are interested in the job and the qualifications you have to offer the company.	Smoke, even if the interviewer does.
	Remember to thank the employer for the interview.	Tell about other jobs you applied for but were turned down.
	Ask when you can call to learn of the decision if are not told when you will hear about the job.	Apologize for lack of experience or training.
		Hang around after the interview.

Questions on the Job Interview

	Questions You May Be Asked at the Interview	Questions You May Want to Ask at the Interview
	Where did you hear about us?	Will you describe a typical day for me? What are the daily duties of the job?
	What is your background?	Does the company have a policy of promoting from within, or do you look outside the company for the top jobs?
	What does your current job include?	What kind of person do you hope to hire for this job?
	What is or was your best subject in school? Worst? Favorite?	What is the turnover rate (how often people leave) for this job?
	If you had a choice of any job, what would it be? Why?	How does this work area of the company fit into the company as a whole?
	Why do you want to work for our company?	What problems have to be solved by the person you hire?
	What are your short-term and long-term goals?	What are the opportunities for moving up in the company?
	What kind of contribution can you make to our company?
	Where do you see yourself in this company in the next five years? Ten years?

The Job Interview - Questions