You have gotten through the phone interview and now you have been confirmed for a face to face meeting with HR and the hiring manager. You are short of breath and sweaty. A bit of panic is fine, but here’s a list to help you get focused and constructive as you prepare for your interview.
The day before:
- Check out the company’s website
- Look up the people you are going to meet on LinkedIn (don’t invite them just yet)
- Search Google for the latest news about the company
- Address the hairiness of your eyebrows and/or neck
- Iron two shirts ( in case you spill some coffee)
- Print and review your resume
- Call a friend and tell them about a difficult situation at work and how you dealt with it
- Check out the address and decide how you will get there and when you need to leave
The day of:
- Shower and dress (easy on the cologne)
- Brush and floss
- Pack your resume, something to read (Forbes, The Economist), a comb, gum in to your briefcase
- Make sure to eat something. Passing out in an interview is not cool
When you arrive:
- Stop by the washroom to check your teeth and your zipper
- Turn off your phone
- Go to reception no more than 10 minutes early
- Check in with a smile that goes up to your eyes
- Sit down and pretend to read while you take deep breaths through your nose
Now you re ready to knock it out of the park!
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