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Keep the interview positive. Avoid making negative remarks about any previous jobs or employers. Also, refrain from complaining about any job-related tasks or responsibilities you were given in a previous position. Employers want to hire someone who is positive, enthusiastic, and able to meet and deal with challenges.
6. Be Prepared to Ask the Interviewer Questions.
This goes back to our first point,
research your perspective company. Many employers will query you on your knowledge
of the company. Remember, if hired, you will be representing this company. So, why
not get a jump start on your knowledge of the company? It isn’t a good idea to turn
the tables and “interview” the interviewer, but it is a good idea to go into the
interview with a few questions in mind. This is your chance to ask additional questions
about the business, the position, the requirements, and the expectations of the person
who will fill the position. Remember to ask questions that are relevant to the company
and position for which you are interviewing.
7. Summation
At the conclusion of the interview, the interview panel will usually say, “this now concludes the interview, is there anything in your past that we failed to cover that you would like to cover.” This is where you will have an opportunity to re-enforce your knowledge, skills, and abilities you possess that qualify you for the position. You will remind the panel of your education, degree, and specific work history that qualifies you for the position for which you are interviewing.
8. Follow up with a Thank-You Note.
Make sure you let the interviewer know how pleased
you were to have the chance to interview with him or her. If you are interviewing
with a non-governmental agency, immediately after the interview, send the interviewer
a thank-you note, thanking him or her for taking time to interview you. This is not
only proper etiquette and a common display of appreciation, but it also allows you
to reaffirm one or two key points of the interview. It also lets the interviewer
know how interested you are in working for the company. Being polite and professional
always makes a good impression.
Governmental interview panels generally interview a wider pool if panels. Governmental entities’ are governed by civil service rules requiring panels to use standardized scoring devices and background policies. For these reasons sending a thank you note to an interview panel while thoughtful, will more than likely have little impact on the panel’s decision to hire you. Additional interview related service can be found at http://www.dol.gov/vets/tap/F-TAPSupplement-CreateanEffectiveResume8.9.07.pdf.
