1. 6.02 PowerPoint
The Interview

2. Interview Techniques Preparation Interview Etiquette
Following the Interview

3. Interview Preparation
Research the Company
Practice
Dress the Part
Take Résumé and References

4. Proper Interview Etiquette
Be on time
No gum
Go alone
Show self-confidence
Give Introduction and handshake
Maintain good posture
Use appropriate body language (Including eye contact, gestures, etc,)
Speak clearly
Be a good listener
Sell yourself and your qualifications
Show interest in advancement
Tell the truth
Show a positive attitude and enthusiasm
Be prepared to answer questions
Do not criticize other employees
Thank the interviewer for their time

5. Interview Don’ts Chew gum Smoke during or beforehand
Rely on your résumé to sell you
Tell jokes during the interview
Act desperate
Say anything negative about former colleagues
Answer questions with a simple “yes” or “no”
Discuss personal issues
Answer cell phone calls
Ask about salary

6. Following the Interview
Send a thank- you letter
Be Persistent

7. The Thank-you Letter

8. Purposes of a Thank-you Letter
1.  Shows that you are still interested in the job
2.  Allows you a chance to clarify something you said in the interview or mention something that may have occurred to you later

9. Guidelines for Writing a Thank-you Letter
Thank the interviewer for talking to you
Let the employer know that you want the job
Be brief and polite
Send no later than two days following the interview
Proof the letter to make sure there are no mistakes

10. Other Methods of Follow-up
Telephone call
Visit to the company