Conducting a Winning Interview Checklist Part 1: Know Where you are Going / Prepare the Night Before

07-31-2008 16:01:34

We have prepared an eight-part checklist for you to use to conduct a winning job interview. In part 1, we cover several pre-interview steps that many applicants often do not consider before they even leave their homes.

Know Where you are Going / Prepare the Night Before

• Confirm the time, date, place and details of the interview
• You will need to know the full company address and directions, whichever form of transport you will use.
• Take a practice run to the location where you are having the interview. Try it at the same time of day so that you get a better idea of how long it will really take to get there.
• Lay out your clothes and all items you are bringing with you the night before.
• Make sure you get a good night's rest before the big day.

What to Wear to the Interview

• Dress and adjust your attitude for success. <

  We have prepared an eight-part checklist for you to use to conduct a winning job interview. In part 1, we cover several pre-interview steps that many applicants often do not consider before they even leave their homes.

  Know Where you are Going / Prepare the Night Before

  • Confirm the time, date, place and details of the interview
  • You will need to know the full company address and directions, whichever form of transport you will use.
  • Take a practice run to the location where you are having the interview. Try it at the same time of day so that you get a better idea of how long it will really take to get there.
  • Lay out your clothes and all items you are bringing with you the night before.
  • Make sure you get a good night's rest before the big day.

  What to Wear to the Interview

  • Dress and adjust your attitude for success.
  • Dress the part for the job, the company, the industry.
  • Example, people who are seeking employment in an office usually wear suits or dresses to an interview and those seeking for construction work should wear work clothes that are clean.
  • Do opt on the side of conservatism
  • All interview clothing should be neat and clean. Shoes should be polished.
  • Do not wear anything that will distract the interviewer's attention. Avoid excessive jewelry, makeup, cologne or perfume.
  • Be well groomed. Make sure your hair is neat and styled nicely; fingernails are clean and trimmed; and for men face is shaven or beard is trimmed.
  • Do not have gum, candy or cigarettes visible.
  • Give yourself a second "once-over" before you arrive at the interview.

  Part 1: Know Where you are Going / Prepare the Night Before

  Part 2: 'Items to Consider Taking with You to the Interview'))?>

  Part 3: 'Arriving at the Interview'))?>

  Part 4: 'Establishing Rapport with the Interviewer'))?>

  Part 5: Answering Interview Questions

  Part 6: Asking Questions at the Interview

  Part 7: Closing the Interview

  Part 8: Following-up After the Interview