Interviewing Do's and Don'ts

Research the industry and the company
Prepare questions to ask the employer
Practice with a UCS staff member
Review your résumé
Bringe extra copies of your résumé, an unofficial transcript, and your list of references
Convey enthusiasm for the company and the position
Ask for clarification if you don't understand a question
Take time to think before answering difficult questions
Speak specifically about your role in any previous successes
Obtain a business card from each interviewer
Send a thank-you note after the interview
Make sure your cell phone is off anytime you are meeting with an employer

Arrive late
Leave your cell phone on
Speak negatively about anything
Act overbearing, over aggressive, or conceited
Chew gum or smell like smoke/alcohol
Discuss salary, holidays, or bonuses (unless interviewer raises these topics)
Use acronyms or slang language
Refer to the interviewer by first name (unless the interviewer indicates to do so)
Interrupt the interviewer
Lie or exaggerate

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