What to Do or Not to Do at a Job Interview

Most of us never had a real job, maybe part-time jobs, but never a full-time one. When you go to your first job interview, you never know what to do/say, so I'll leave here some things you can or can't do in a job interview.

What you can do:
- Show enthusiasm in the position and the company
- Shake hands firmly
- Greet the receptionist or assistant with courtesy and respect.
- Wait until you are offered a chair before sitting.
- Make good eye contact with your interviewer.
- Avoid using poor language, slang, and pause words (such as "like", "uh", and "um")
- Show off the research you have done on the company and industry when responding to questions.
- Show what you can do for the company rather than what the company can do for you.
- Ask intelligent questions about the job, company, or industry.
- Close the interview by telling the interviewer that you want the job and asking about the next step in the process.
- Take down notes after the interview concludes so you don't forget crucial details.
- Write thank you letters within 24 hours to each person who interviewed you.



What you can't do:
- Chew gum during the interview.
- Rely on your application or resume to do the selling for you.
- Tell jokes during the interview.
- Smoke even if the interviewer does and offers you a cigarette.
- Act as you would take any job or you are desperate for employment.
- Say anything negative about former colleagues, supervisors, or employers.
- Answer questions with a simple "yes" or "no". Explain whenever possible.
- Bring up or discuss personal issues or family problems.
- Respond to an unexpected question with an extended pause or by saying something like, "boy, that's a good question".
- Answer cell phone calls during the interview.
- Inquire about salary, vacations, bonuses, retirement, or other benefits until after you've received an offer.

The more positive your first impression is, the more chances you have to be chosen.

Sources:
http://martyfahncke.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/interview.jpg
http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/13255/48_2007/Merinda_Epstein_job_interview.jpg
http://www.quintcareers.com/interviewing-dos-donts.html
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/interviewblund.htm
http://www.businessschooledge.com/35-things-to-avoid-at-your-job-interview