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1. Do make sure you know how to get to your job interview location. It is also a good idea to make a test trip to that place in order to figure out how long it takes to get there – you do not want to be late for your interview. Also take into consideration the circumstances which may prolong the trip – traffic jams at the rush hours, public transportation schedule.

2. Do a research on the company’s activity, as well as on the position advertised and the requirements. Try to find out what kind of interview you are going to participate in (see types of interviews) – it will help you to prepare in the proper way. Think of the questions that could be asked by the interviewer and rehearse the answers.

3. Do dress professionally – your appearance will give the interviewer the first impression which is usually strong and hard to change. The chose of clothes can surely vary depending on the position you are applying for and the company you are longing to work in. However, the best chose is always conservative – a classic suit will never let you down.

4. Do come to the job interview on time. It is a good idea to arrive 5-10 minutes earlier – it is better to wait than to try to excuse yourself for being late. Your punctuality about the scheduled interview also speaks for your future performance – if you gonna come to work on time and also meet deadlines.

5. Do greet the receptionist in a nice and cheerful manner, and also do shake hands with the interviewer firmly. A weak and timid handshake will not contribute to your image of a businesslike professional.

6. Do wait for a chair to be offered to you – it is rude to get seated without invitation. Also do pay attention to your body language: sit upright and do not change your posture every 10 seconds – your interviewer will think you are not comfortable or are too nervous. That will disturb you both.

7. Do maintain eye contact with your interlocutor. If you are being interviewed by several people, make sure you look at the person who posed the question which you are answering at the very moment. Be prepared to establish eye contact with any of the interviewers at any time, but while speaking do not be shifty – look at one person only.

8. Do talk about your skills and qualifications, as well as about the way in which you could contribute to the company’s activity, rather than about the privileges you will get working there.

9. At the end of the interview do try to get business cards from all your interviewers – it could appear to be useful to have their contact information, no matter if you gonna work in the company or not.