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DO
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DON'T |
| Find out as much as possible about
the Company and the role before you go. |
Attend any interview without proper research
and preparation. |
| Go to solve the employer's problems. |
Go to the meeting just to get a job. |
| Be an equal. It's your meeting as
well. |
Behave like a subordinate. |
| Make sure you secure another meeting. |
Forget that getting another interview is your
main reason for being there. |
| Think carefully before you answer
every question. |
React to questions by saying the first thing that
comes into your head. |
| Indicate to the employer how you are
going to do the job. |
State, or imply, that there is any part of the
job you cannot do. |
| Tell them about your achievements
and skills. Show them your folder. |
Be too modest about your successes. |
| Be positive and proud throughout. |
Give negative vibes about your abilities. |
| Highlight your strengths. |
Volunteer your weaknesses. |
| Give the employer plenty of reasons
to want, eventually, to offer you the job. |
Provide any ammunition that might cause you to
be rejected. |