I’ve been working on a full-day workshop for admins and created these tips that I thought my Blog visitors could benefit from. Even if you aren’t currently interviewing, keep these good ideas for the future.

• Learn about the company before the interview. Visit their web site, read their mission statement, view the structure of their organization, and know their overall service and/or products. During the interview, mention that you visited their web site.
• Come prepared to the interview. Have an extra copy of your resume and a list of references. Make sure your resume looks professional. Be mentally prepared to interview.
• Get engaged in the conversation. This gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your communication skills and shows initiative.
• Listen carefully to the questions from the interviewer and make sure you address them. Don’t go off on a tangent. 
• Expect behavioral interviewing. Learn more about this approach so you can prepare yourself. Long gone are the old-fashioned ways of being interviewed. 
• Look your professional best. In a tight job market, you need every advantage. When potential candidates interview and they all have the same level of experience, a good attitude, and good reviews, something has to make one person stand out from the other. Most often it is your professional dress and demeanor.
• Be on time. Even if you sit waiting – remember, you are the one looking for a job.
• Thank the interviewer at the end of the meeting for taking the time to meet with you. 
• During the interview, point out reasons why you are the person for their company. If your conversation is only geared around what benefits you get, when vacation starts, how many sick days you get, do you really think that company wants to hire you? Of course not. They want you for the talents you can bring to the organization.
• Be conscious of your body language during the interview. Watch any nervous habits you may not realize you are portraying during the interview.
• Write a thank you letter within 24 hours of the interview. Reiterate why you are a good fit for their organization.