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Do's and Don'ts during Interviews

Do's.....

• Smiling is a good positive signal, as it reaffirms your good nature.
• Maintain eye contact.
• Relax do not rush or fidget.
• Mirror the interviewers techniques, if they laugh, laugh with them.
• Maintain an alert position, sit up straight, don't slump, but be comfortable.
• Always have a confident and honest attitude. Always speak clearly in a controlled range of tones.
• Always adopt a professional and business-like manner Listen intently.
• Use strong positive language.
• Ask the relevant questions.
• Wear a smile at all times.

Don'ts....

• Do not speak in monotone and always pause before speaking, this avoids instinctively reacting and saying the wrong thing.
• Never indicate that you're desperate for a job.
• Don't get into discussions about your personal life, and decline any bait to mention secrets of your present employer, the interviewer should respect your trustworthiness and integrity.
• Ensure that you don't smell of any strong odours, e.g. alcohol, garlic or even perfume.
• Don't fidget or play with your hair, clothing, items in your pockets etc.
• Avoid negative phrases such as: 'I don't know'. I'm not sure'
• Be persuasive, speak in terms of what benefit you can bring to the company, rather than the other way around.

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