Handling yourself in a face-to-face interview

Following on from my post for interviewing tips the other day, how you handle yourself is key through the discussion:

1. Always look people in the eyes when answering questions – shows confidence.
2. Take time to answer – no need to rush, slow down take a deep breath.
3. Smile – yes, it is that simple, helps loosen the nerves on both sides.
4. Don’t slouch – comes across as more attentive and interested in the question.
5. Ask clarification questions – communication is hard no matter what you do, sometimes a little clarification goes a long way.
6. Show passion – you are interviewing for a position you want; you should seem to want to be there!
7. Thanking them goes a long way – don’t forget to say thank you and let them know you appreciate their time.

Also, don’t forget to follow up with an email thanking them and make sure you reference something from the conversation.  Generic thank you comments, no one remembers.