Foundation interview skills in Second Life/Interview donts



NEVER do the following:

Apply for jobs for which you are not qualified

Arrive totally unprepared

Arrive late

Neglect your appearance

Be overly aggressive or submissive in speech, gesture or attitude

Fidget – this is often seen as linked to untrustworthiness

Waffle – this shows a lack of focus and a lack of preparation

Mumble – speak clearly and confidently

Speak negatively – always turn a negative into a positive or follow a negative with a positive comment

Speak badly about a former boss

Answer a mobile phone call or respond to a text message

Lie, exaggerate or brag

Appear “needy” and annoying – remain cool and professional at all times

Ask "What's in it for ME?" type questions at the interview

Ask about salary and benefits first – let the interviewer bring this up (and they will if they are interested in you!)

Fail to ask questions about the job and/or company

Fail to express gratitude for the interviewer’s time

Fail to send a thank-you letter after the interview