Djoko Ari Wibowo ITS Surabaya, 20th November 2014 BEFORE INTERVIEW Do your HOMEWORK and RESEARCH Study all current projects & issues of company Arrange and carry your papers in a nice briefcaese and portolio BEFORE INTERVIEW Be neat & tidy, practice good hygiene, comb / brush your hair, cut your nails Dress approriately – have a professional look BEFORE INTERVIEW Arrive at leat 10 minutes early – this shows that you are eager and punctual Do not bring uninvited guests like family, frieds, etc. BEFORE INTERVIEW Turn off your communication device (mobile phone, pager, etc.) Use underarm deodorant to avoid body odour Do not use strong perfume DURING INTERVIEW Smile gently a bit as it shows that you are happy Wish assalamu’alaykum / good morning / afternoon / evening Offer a handshake and something like “I’m pleased to meet you” DURING INTERVIEW Sit only when interviewer ask you to do so Say thank you Sit up straight and lean slightly forward in your chair Sit with good posture with your hand in table or your lap DURING INTERVIEW Avoid crossing your arms Maintain eye contact Avoid starring REMEMBER – maintain low level of eye contact indicates that you are lying or lacking of confidence DURING INTERVIEW Speak normally with bit higher energy Speak with confidence and do not lie Avoid thinking thinking while speaking as it shows lack of confidence AFTER INTERVIEW Immidiately say thank you & offer firm hand shake You can send formal and professional thank you letter / e-mail Be prepared to attend the next interviews AFTER INTERVIEW If you do not hear back from interviewers in a week or so, it is OK to call or send e-mail of inquiry If you do not hear back from them then you can concentrate for next job interview