Interview Do’s and Don’ts from the NYS Department of Labor

Do

• Give a firm handshake
• Be polite
• Ask relevant questions
• Answer questions concisely
• Use specific examples to illustrate points
• Send a "Thank you" letter or email to the interviewer after your interview.

Don't

• Try to control the interview
• Bring up salary or benefits
• Be too serious or nervous
• Let your discouragement show
• Look at your watch or the clock repeatedly

For more tips visit: http://labor.ny.gov/careerservices/findajob/interview.shtm