Top tips for making a great impression at an interview

 Do your homework on the job, the company and the interviewer.  Aim to arrive around 10 minutes before the scheduled interview time.  Turn off your cell phone!  Walk tall - shoulders back, chin up, back straight.  Smile warmly and genuinely.  Relax your posture, sit comfortably and with no visible stiffness.  Make eye contact but look away occasionally to avoid staring.  Gesture warmly talk naturally and expressively with your hands.  Nod, smile and laugh when the interviewer does, and subtly mirror their posture

and gestures.

 Keep your voice steady, don t talk too fast or too slowly.  Avoid distracting mannerisms such as foot tapping or running your hands

through your hair.

 Dress professionally and appropriately - ask about the dress code in the workplace and choose your outfit accordingly.

 Listen carefully and answer each question clearly and fully.  Use appropriate language, avoid slang words and overly casual comments.

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