Common courtesy requires a prompt response to all job offers.

Respond graciously to all job offers, whether you accept or refuse the position.

The first impression the recruiter gets of you goes a long way toward getting a job.

Look at the employers` website and learn something about the company before you attend interview to talk proudly about something you have found.

Prepare an “Interview folder” to take to the interview that includes a pen, paper, extra copies of your resume, a list of references, your official transcript, Check your CV for possible gaps. Take a spare photo.

Your interviewer won't be expecting it so you will impress them. It also helps them remember the interview.

• Write down and practice possible questions
• Dress professionally & conservatively in simple business attire. Avoid extremes.
• Arrive for your interview on time and prepared.

• Fill the application.
• Positive body language.
• Don't smoke: Even if the interviewer does and offers you a cigarette. Do not chew gum.
• Don't answer with a simple "yes" or "no.": Explain whenever possible. Describe those things about yourself which relate to the situation.
• Don't over-answer questions.
• Don't inquire about: Salary, vacations, bonuses, retirement, etc., on the initial interview unless you are sure the employer is interested in hiring you. If the interviewer asks what salary you want, indicate what you've earned but that you're more interested in opportunity than in a specific salary.

• Confidence without arrogance.
• Reason: The prospective employer looks for how well you process information.
• Communication.
• Success: Show how you have used your skills to solve problems, how you improved in your job.
• Organization
• Enthusiasm

• Be honest.
• Don’t criticize previous employers (boss-colleagues-supervisor), particularly within the industry focus on positive achievements and views.
• Avoid negative comments.
• Don't talk too much.

And finally, don't give up on getting if they can give you any feedback if there's a job out there for you.

• Personal appearance which is business attire professional.
• Overbearing, overaggressive or egotistical behavior.
• No positive surprise.
• Lack of interest and enthusiasm -- passive and indifferent.
• Lack of confidence and poise; nervousness.
• Lack of diplomacy, maturity and courtesy.
• Condemnation of past employers, managers, projects or technologies.
• Inability to maintain a conversation.
• Lack of commitment to fill the position at hand.
• Failure to ask questions about the position.

• Tell me about yourself!
• Tell me about your background, accomplishments?
• What are your strengths?
• How would you describe your most recent job performance?
• What interests you about our company?
• How do you stay professionally current?
• What outside activities are most significant to your personal development?
• What are the weaknesses?

No one is perfect. An interviewer will appreciate this. Whatever you announced can be easily fixed.

• What would I be expected to accomplish in this position?
• What are the greatest challenges in this position?
• Talk about specific achievements.

Remember a lack of questions may be mistaken as a lack of interest.

If you are interested in the position, let the interviewer know.

Don't be too discouraged if the immediate counselor is made.

If you get the impression that the interview is not going well and that you have already been rejected, don't let your discouragement show.

Thank the interviewer for his or her time and consideration.

Send a thank-you note after each interview.

Remember that even the best resume in the world is worthless if you mess up with the interviewer.

Mistake # 1 Appearing desperate

Mistake # 2 Failure to listen actively

Mistake # 3 Talking too much

Mistake # 4 poor Non-verbal communication

Body language is a very direct language, yet it speaks louder than words.

Non-verbal signals are very powerful and effective - they worth taking the trouble of learning how to best use them when communicating with others.

Having a slick résumé and all the right answers to tricky interview questions won’t get you anywhere if your body language gives an entirely different message.

A Research has shown that:

• Tone of voice and body language accounts for 65 per cent of what’s communicated. Words account for 35 per cent of the message that’s communicated.
• Body language can give away a lot of our feelings, regardless of whether we keep our mouths shut or not, and without an awareness of our actions, nervousness, dishonesty, boredom and other negative attributes can become dead give-away.
• To begin with, you need to Keep your hands rested in your lap, your head raised, showing an expression of interest and relax your shoulders, without bending into the seat.

• A smile is the most positive signal you can give, it re-affirms your enthusiasm and good nature, but be careful of over-grinning stupidly.
• MMaintain regular, attentive eye contact, but remember to avert your gaze from time to time to avoid staring.
• Relax!
• Mirror the interviewer’s body language.
• Do not hurry any movement.
• Try to maintain an alert position.

Always try to adopt an open, honest and confident attitude: this is the starting point of managing subconscious body language.

• Fidgeting shows boredom and restlessness.
• Crossing arms indicates an unwillingness to listen.
• Tapping your foot, is distracting and a sure sign of boredom.
• Doodling on paper shows you’re not paying attention.

• 1.Speak clearly in a controlled range of tones, avoid a monotone.
• Always pause before speaking, this avoids instinctively reacting and saying the wrong things.
• 3.Speak slightly slower than normal, don’t overdo it though.
• Keep your hands away from your mouth as you speak."
• Watch your tone & pitch (high-pitched voices are tough on the ears).
• 6.Let your voice show your enthusiasm and keenness.