Interview do's and dont's
Research the job and company
"The Interview"
"Helpful tips" by w. dean lee
Helpful tips for the interview
10 reasons for rejection
20 commonly asked interview questions
Questions you should ask
A note on ethics

Ten Reasons For Rejection


  1. Poor attitude. Negativity, arrogance, defensiveness.
  2. Job Shopping. If you're just trying to see how many offers you can get, and you're not really interested in the job, don't interview.
  3. Lack of research. Don't waste the interviewer's time by asking questions you could have found answers to in company literature and magazine articles.
  4. Not having questions to ask. Show your interest by asking intelligent questions.
  5. Not readily knowing the answers to interviewers' questions. Anticipate and rehearse answers to tough questions so a brief pause will be all you need to gather your thoughts and respond intelligently.
  6. Relying too much on resumes. Employers hire people, not paper. Show and tell them things they didn't already know from your resume which qualify you for the position.
  7. Too much humility. Don't brag, but don't be afraid to describe how you have reached difficult or impressive goals. Help your employer understand what you can do for them.
  8. Not relating to employer's needs. Relate your experience and skills to what the company needs. Show them how you fit.
  9. Handling salary issues ineptly. Don't worry about salary and benefits until you're pretty sure an offer will be made. This lessens the chance that you will scare off an employer by overpricing yourself or appearing desperate by undervaluing yourself.
  10. Lack of career direction. Not knowing what you want wastes everybody's time.