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 PCI
HEALTH TRAINING
CENTER®
The Do's and Don'ts of Interviewing
The Interviewing Process
Carefully evaluate the job requirements of all employment
postings and ONLY apply for jobs which you meet the employers’ requirements. Accept interview invitations only if you intend to seriously consider a
job offer that may result.
The Interview DO's
Do acknowledge invitations for interviews or appointments promptly whether
you intend to accept or reject them.
Do get good directions and arrive early for your interview.
Do offer to shake interviewer's hand when you are introduced.
Do get the interviewer's name correct.
Do answer all questions directly and truthfully.
Do ask questions about the company.
Do look the interviewer in the eye.
Do use correct English and avoid slang terms and ‘ya know’s
Do notify your prospective employer well in advance if you must reschedule
or cancel your appointment.
Do respond immediately to ALL interview offers.
Do notify employers of your decision to accept or reject job offers as soon
as you have made your decision.
Do If needed, request an extension on time if you need for deciding or accepting
a position.
Do respond to every job offer whether you accept or reject it.
Upon acceptance of a Job offer DO:
1. Write a letter of acceptance to the employer.
2. Immediately Notify the PCI Career Services Department of your success!
And claim you $100 sign on bonus
3. Promptly notify other employers which you have pending offers with
that you have accepted another position and thank them for their time.
Congratulations!
Let your word be your bond. Honor your job acceptance as
a contractual agreement with the employer. Never accept two offers and never
renege or continue to interview after you have accepting an offer.
The Interview Don'ts
NO SHOWS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE!
When you have accepted an invitation for an interview, make all efforts
possible to keep the appointment. If for any reason you are unable to keep
the appointment, cancel within twenty-four (24) hours prior to the
appointment.
If you have an unavoidable failure to appear, you should write a
letter of apology to the employer who was expecting you and provide a copy
of the letter to the Career Services department. Missed interviews are unacceptable
and reflect poorly on you and the School.
Falsification or Misrepresentation of Information
It is important that you represent yourself to potential employers honestly
and accurately. Not doing so could cost you a job opportunity. You are solely
responsible for the accuracy and contents of your registration data, resume
and other employment application materials.
Don’t arrive late for your scheduled interview.
Don’t bring friends or children to the interview.
Don’t beg or plead your need to work.
Don’t mumble.
Don’t make jokes, argue or chew gum.
Don’t say your salary requirements are “open” or negotiable. Tell them how
much $$$.
Don’t deride former employers. (No matter how bad a boss they were!)
Don’t sit down until you are offered a chair.
Don’t slouch. Sit up straight.
Don’t tell the interviewer your financial problems.
Don’t refer to the interviewer on a first name basis (unless he/she asks
you too)
Don’t make excuses or show evasiveness.
Don’t volunteer any negative information about yourself.
Don’t mention other unsuccessful job applications.
Don’t let your eyes wander around the office. Keep your focus on the interviewer.
Don’t answer a yes/no question with just a yes or no. Answer and briefly
explain why.
Don’t play with your hair, rings, tie, bracelets, hands, etc. during the
interview.
Don’t project a mean, scared or emotionless face. Smile once in a while!
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