Conducting a Winning Interview Checklist Part 1
Know Where you are Going / Prepare the Night Before
By Murray A. Mann and Rose Mary Bombela-Tobias
Co-authors, Barron's The Complete Job Search Guide for Latinos
www.JobSearchGuideforLatinos.com
We have prepared an eight-part
checklist for you to use to conduct a winning job interview. In part 1, we
cover several pre-interview steps that many applicants often do not consider
before they even leave their homes.
Know Where you are Going / Prepare the Night Before
- Confirm the time, date, place and details of the interview
- You will need to know the full company address and directions, whichever form of transport you will use.
- Take a practice run to the location where you are having the interview. Try it at the same time of day so that you get a better idea of how long it will really take to get there.
- Lay out your clothes and all items you are bringing with you the night before.
- Make sure you get a good night's rest before the big day.
What to Wear to the Interview
- Dress and adjust your attitude for success.
- Dress the part for the job, the company, the industry.
- Example, people who are seeking employment in an office usually wear suits or
dresses to an interview and those seeking for construction work should
wear work clothes that are clean.
- Do opt on the side of conservatism
- All interview clothing should be neat and clean. Shoes should be polished.
- Do not wear anything that will distract the interviewer's attention. Avoid excessive jewelry, makeup, cologne or perfume.
- Be well groomed. Make sure your hair is neat and styled nicely; fingernails
are clean and trimmed; and for men face is shaven or beard is trimmed.
- Do not have gum, candy or cigarettes visible.
- Give yourself a second "once-over" before you arrive at the interview.
Part 1: Know Where you are Going / Prepare the Night Before
Part 2: Items to Consider Taking with You to the Interview
Part 3: Arriving at the Interview
Part 4: Establishing Rapport with the Interviewer
Part 5: Answering Interview Questions
Part 6: Asking Questions at the Interview
Part 7: Closing the Interview
Part 8: Following-up After the Interview
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