Before the Day of the Interview

a. Do Company  Research:

You can do a research about  following  matters:

·       Industry  standards:  current  trends,  required  skills,  and career prospective

·       Organization:  main  business  lines,  vision,  mission,  background,  future  plans  and past

·       achievements,  competitors

·       Job opportunity:  job requirements,  possible  problems  asked during  an interview

·       Interviewer:  name,  position,  designation  and department;  research on the  website  or make

·       a call  and ask for such  details

·       Salary:  travel  expenses,  living  costs, acceptable  range,  acceptable  salary  offer  for  the

·       positions

b. Interview Questions:

·       You can follow  the tips  as suggested  to answer  interview  questions.  Try  to be natural  and

·       remember  not to memorize  answers;

·       You can write  down your  points  before  answering  a questions  so that  you can refer  to

·       them  at a later  time;

c. Mock-up Interview

You can ask a friend  to have  a mock-up  interview  with  you to practice;

Try to remain  calm,  confident  and positive;

d. Details of an Interview

Contact:  you should  find  out about  the names  and contact  numbers  of the  interviewers  so that  you can contact  them  in  case of an emergency  that  makes  you unable  to attend  the interview

Confirmation:  It is  always  a good idea to confirm  the meeting  schedule  with  the interviewers  before  the  day of the  interview

e. Get to know the interview location

Location:  You can go to the interview  location  before  the  interview  day to make sure  you know how to get there  and be comfortable  with  the  direction Parking  area: Parking  area should  be known,  too.

Means  of transport:  You should  schedule  your  means  of transport,  via  public  bus, train  or taxi,  etc.

f. Get dressed

·       Choose your  attire  outfit  in compliance  with  the standards  of the  organization,  if you may know;  you can ask the receptionist  or someone  in  the organization  about  dressing standards.

·       Keep your  appearance  tidy  and clean;  no mark,  stain  or tear

·       Wearing  stocks paired  with  shoes

·       Take it  easy and walk  gently  to the  interview  location

·       Wear clean and  non-flashy  ties

·       Always  take a handkerchief  / tissue  with  you and do not wear extravagant  accessories

·       Always  prepare a back-up suit  and attire  for any sudden  problem

·       Taking  umbrella  is  also  a good point

g. Emergency  Fix-it  Kit

·       Sewing  kit  and pin

·       Comb, hair  gel

·       Breath  mint

·       Deodorant

·       Extra  cloth  and panty

·       Make-up

h. Documents

·       Always  take a copy of your  resume  with  you

·       Bring  your  academic  transcript,  mark-sheet  (both originals  and copies  are acceptable)

·       Certificates  and academic  diplomas  should  be taken, too.

·       A few pens and small  notebook.