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reader, anonymous, writes (30 August 2008): Excellent news!!! I really am so very pleased for you. Long may you succeed!
Good luck for the future.
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reader, saltwater  +, writes (30 August 2008):
 Great!
XD
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reader, anonymous, writes (29 August 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionYou guys! I got the job! Thank you sooooo very much =]
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reader, saltwater +, writes (28 August 2008):
Oh and don't forget to ask 2 (3 would be pushing it) questions after the interview about your potential role.
I can't think of any relevant ones off-hand, but make them interesting questions (not boring or obvious ones) that would further portray your enthusiasm and suitability for the role.
baddogbj is completely right about researching the company...but make that research count by dropping LITTLE hints in your interview to show that you are well versed in what the company does -- but don't sit there reeling off a load of bizarre financial statistics!
You don't want to make it look like exam revision cramming!
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reader, anonymous, writes (28 August 2008): youve had great advice from saltwater and also everyone else, but be yourself is the main key! they dont wanna employ a fake (:
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reader, anonymous, writes (28 August 2008): All the other advice is good advice but also, remember to give positive and clear answers to the interviewers' questions without long pauses or stumbling over an answer.
Classic questions might be: Why do you want this job? What makes you feel particularly suited to this job? Where do you see yourself in 5 years' time? (such a stupid question!) These are classic interviewers' questions so have your answers at the ready. I am assuming you already sent your C.V. with your job application. If not, bring it along but make sure it is condensed onto 1 page for ease of reference.
Good luck and let us know how it went!
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reader, happytochat  +, writes (28 August 2008):
Since you got the interview that means they liked your application, you have the appropiate education and previous work experience etc...so all you have to do now is show them you a friendly person who would be easy to work with, who is presentable and good at communication.
I think the most important thing to remember is to smile! A friendly person is great to work with.
Make sure you look neat and tidy and wear appropiate clothing.
Remember to talk clearly as well.
Just remember to try and stay as calm as possible (although I know thats hard!).
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reader, baddogbj  +, writes (28 August 2008):
 I agree with everything that Saltwater has said but in addition please make sure that you have taken the time to research the company. Nothing worse than someone who expects me to spend my time interviewing them but can't be bothered to spend their time taking a look at our website or other public information and who then turns up totally ignorant about what we do.
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reader, saltwater +, writes (28 August 2008):
I'll list them because it's easier ;-)
1) Smart clothes
2) Smile :-)
3) No excess make-up, no earrings or any other excess jewellery (appearance counts)
4) No wacky hair styles...
4) Sit up straight with arms in front of you on your lap (not folded)
5) Make an appropriate gesture to the question asker when they are asking a question such as nodding your head -- but don't interrupt them when they are talking.
6) Maintain eye contact -- if being interviewed by one than one person make eye contact with all of them when talking.
7) Speak clearly and confidently
8) Focus only on your positives...don't draw attention to any negative attributes unless you have to; but don't lie.
9) SELL YOURSELF! YOU'RE BETTER THAN THE OTHER APPLICANTS!
10) But don't waffle...keep sentences to a "fair" length and with no short abrupt answers to questions unless applicable.
11) Whether it's applicable to you I don't know, but if you have a printed CV you have to take along make sure it is easy to read and well presented.
But the most important one...
A FIRM HANDSHAKE!!
Trust me, make sure your HANDS are CLEAN and give a nice, firm handshake with a smile. Guaranteed to be the single most important thing that the person notices about you.
Good luck! Let us know how you get on!
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