12 Interview Tips

1.  Suit Up!  Dress to impress as you can never overdress.  Polish your shoes, be well groomed, and make use of a lint roller.
2.  Print out driving directions and be on time.
3.  Research the company and position your being interviewed for. Know the company history, their product/service and what the position
entails.
4.  Don't be caught chewing gum, sucking on a mint, playing with your pen or papers.
5.  Do a little research on typical interview questions and prepare yourself with a response to each.
6.  Elaborate on your responses to their questions.  Avoid giving short or one word responses.
Try to ask appropriate questions like: How would my performance be evaluated in this position?,  Will there be any formal training provided?, etc.
7.  Pack a pen and extra copies of your resume in a professional binder or portfolio.
8.  Tell the interviewer why you are a great candidate for the position.
9.  Provide quick, genuine responses.  Don't be afraid to ask the interviewer to repeat a question if need be.  Also, don't be shy if they ask you to recall something from memory and you need to ask for a moment to think back but still make sure to be quick.
10.  Shake the interviewers hand on the way in and out and be appreciative of their time.
11.  Follow up.  Write a hand written letter: thanking the interviewer for their time and if possible try to remind them of your interview. Stand out by hand delivering the sealed letter to their office.
12.  At the end of a typical interview you will be asked: "Do you have any further questions?"  Respond with a question like: "What is the next step in the interview process" Their response will give you a good idea of what is to come and how long you will have to wait for a response.  You might even get a feel for what your chances are.

Patrick Gavinski
Executive Vice President
WMMA