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7. Follow
verbal lead of your interviewer. Weave into
conversation how your skills fit into
position vacancy. Use examples of what you've done, tell simple stories about yourself.
8. If
interview begins to slow down, don't jump in to fill in
gaps. Maybe you're being tested. Silence is often golden on your part.
9. The interview often ends with messages about being called later when a decision has been made. Make notes about when and ask if you can call back if
deadline
interviewer has stated is missed.
10. Make sure you have
interviewer's name and position written down before you leave. Your thank you note for being invited needs to be either mailed or hand delivered at least 48 hours after
interview.
Smile, smile, smile. Shake hands, tell
person you were glad you were interviewed. Thank
gatekeeper for their attention. Leave
area with your head up high. Smile some more!

Certified Career & Job Transition Coach Graduate of JFKUniversity Career Development Program