Its year end time and some are planning for a new job if so here are some Tips for a Successful Interview just have a look.

• Be on time or up to 10 minutes early.
• If you must be late, call the interviewer as soon as possible.
• Make sure you know the exact location of the interview, the time, and the name of the person or persons with whom you are to interview.
• Set aside plenty of time for the interview, especially if you have more than one in a day.
• Don’t overdress or underdress. Wear what you would for the job. And be neat and clean. Don’t wear a lot of makeup or jewelry.
• Greet the interviewers with a warm, confident “hello”, and a firm handshake. Be sure you now the interviewer’s name, and by what you should address her/him by.
• Look alert and interested. Don’t chew gum, smoke or play with your jewelry. Keep eye contact.
• Know as much about the job and the employer as possible beforehand. Understand the job description.
• Think before answering questions; if you don’t understand a question, ask to have it explained.
  If you don’t know the answer, be honest, but let the interviewer know you will be sure to find out.
• Be honest about your background and experience, sell yourself with enthusiasm, confidence and interest.
• Don’t make excuses or blame schools, employers or fellow workers, if a past weakness or failure comes up.
• Explain the situation and what you’ve learned from it.
• Don’t worry about wage , salary and benefits at the interview.
• This information can be gotten before or after the interview.You can always turn down an offer. The important thing is being offered the job!
• At the end of the interview, ask any questions you have that have not been answered.
• Ask about when the final decision will be made and how you will be contacted.
• Thank the interviewer(s) for her/his time.
• A follow-up call on or after the day when the final decision was to be made is often a good idea.
• Send a thank you note for the time the employer spent in the interview.

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