Job Interview DOs and DON'Ts

There are five things that a job candidate must do in an interview, according to Mary Ann Tuft of the job search firm Tuft & Associations, Inc.

·         Learn as much as you can about the position, including why the position is open and what the turnover has been.

·         Have questions ready that indicate you have done your homework.

·         Give credit to teammates rather than taking all the credit.

·         Be upfront and forthright about past experiences including terminations, if any.

·         Ask what your interviewer sees as the greatest challenge at the organization and his or her expectations for your success.

And five things not to do or say in a job interview.

·         Don’t give the impression that you want any other job than the one for which you are being interviewed.

·         Do not say negative things about past employers.

·         Do not change salary expectations midway through the process.

·         “I don’t know” is a much better response than faking an answer.

·         Don’t take over the interview.  Be a good listener.

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