1. Always conduct research on the company that will be interviewing you before each interview.
   • Review the organization's web site.
   • You must become knowledgeable of what their business is about before the interview.
     
     
2. Interviewing is a learned skill and each interview should be pre planned.
   • Prepare information about yourself that is important for the employer to know.
   • Write down three questions regarding information you want to ask.
   • Take extra copies of your resume and letters of recommendation to give the employer.
     
     
3. Research indicates hiring decisions are made 80% of the time by hiring managers within the first five minutes of meeting a candidate. Your personal appearance is the key to your success. DRESS FOR SUCCESS.
   • Appropriate attire is essential. Business attire, preferably a suit or dress. It must be clean and pressed.
   • Grooming must be exceptional, a fresh haircut or hair stylist. Clean and trimmed finger nails.
   • Avoid perfumes or colognes as they maybe offensive to others.
     
     
4. Discard gum before going into the interview. Do not chew anything during the interview.
   
   
5. Turn off your cell phone or leave it in your car.
   
   
6. Know where you are going, allow for traffic congestion, parking, the unexpected and plan your travel to arrive five (5) to ten (10) minutes before your scheduled appointment.
   
   
7. Greet the interviewer by name, be sure to smile and offer a firm handshake.
   
   
8. Project energy and enthusiasm. It is important to look alert and interested at all times.
   
   
9. Maintain eye contact with the interviewer.
   
   
10. Never, never ask questions about what a position will pay. You cannot negotiate pay until the position is offered. In most cases your Questar recruiter will provide you with pay information.
    
    
11. Maintaining a professional demeanor throughout the interview process is important. Speak clearly and concisely. Don't ramble and choose correct grammar and positive action words. Above all be honest and credible.
    • When the interviewer asks if you have any questions, your questions should be about the job, performance expectations and how they (hiring manager) will know if the right person was hired for the position?
    • An example might be: Why is this position available?
    • You may want to ask questions about the corporate culture and company growth.
      
      
12. Anticipate questions that the interviewer will ask and pre plan your answers. If you should be asked about weaknesses, turn that negative answer into a positive situation.
    
    
13. Emphasize what you can bring in terms of your ability, experience and skills to the position.
    
    
14. State your interest in the job and let the interviewer know when you could start.
    
    
15. Ask the interviewer about the next step in the interview process. When do they anticipate a decision being made?
    
    
16. Thank the interviewer for their time and consideration. Ask each interviewer for a business card if one is not offered.
    • Always send a written thank you note to everyone who interviewed you.
    • This will allow you to send an e-mail thank you to the person (s) that interviewed you and allow you to reaffirm your interest in the position.
      
      
17. Call your Questar Staffing recruiter after the interview to advise how your interview went.
    

Good Luck!!!

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