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Research the employer prior to your interview.
Practice interviewing.
Greet the employer with a handshake.
Make frequent eye contact.
Smile, be polite, and try to relax.
Listen carefully to the questions asked. Ask the interviewer to restate a question if you are confused.
Answer questions as directly as possible.
Be confident and make positive statements.
If you've worked before, talk about what you learned from it.
Use examples of how your skills and abilities would fit the job.
Take along your "Fact Sheet" as well as contacts of your references and former employers.
Thank the interviewers for their time.
Request a business card.
Shake hands in closing.
Two or three days after the interview send a thank you note addressed to the interviewers.

Tell me about yourself. (This is often an icebreaker. Keep the answer skill related.)
What do you know about our company? (This is your chance to tell what you know from the research you completed ahead of time.)
What is your weakness? (Always make this a positive answer)
What are your strengths? (Describe your skills in a way that will show you as a desirable employee for the company.)
Why did you leave your last job? (Answer with a positive statement. Don'ts: "I was fired," "terminated," "quit," "had no babysitter," or "couldn't get along with coworkers or supervisor". Do's: "new job," "contract ended," "seasonal," "temporary," "career change," "returned to school," to raise a family," or "relocated.")
Why have you been unemployed for such a long time? (Tell the truth. Emphasize that you were looking for a good company where you can settle and make a contribution.)
Why should we hire you? (Make a positive statement, such as "I would like the opportunity to work with you and believe that I can...")
Do you have references? (It is most important that you contact your references ahead of time and have their name, and contact details.)

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