Interviews Inside Out, Cont.

29. While you should avoid bringing up conditions of service, you should know exactly what salary you would like to commence at, as it is likely that this will be asked during the interview.

30. Do stay professional.  Each interviewer is going to be different, and every  interview experience is going to be different.  Some interviewers will be very straight and to the point, while others will be very informal, laid back, and easy going.   A lot of applicants make mistakes in this area, they start to feel too comfortable and think, “Great, this interviewer is really cool.”  And then they open up and cross the line!  Stay professional!

Good luck with your next interview. Like a good boy scout, be prepared, and like a movie star, give your best performance.

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