Good Interview Habits

• Eye Contact - Look directly at your interviewer, don't cast look down. Eye contact is a vital part of communication and can allow you to make a connection with your interviewer. Improve your eye contact skills.

• Sit up Straight - Don't slouch in your chair this can make you look lazy and uninterested. Good posture makes you look like a confident person and will set the interviewer at ease.

• Don't Fidget - Keep your hands in your lap when you're not making a point in the conversation. Fidgeting looks unprofessional and can be distracting during an interview. If you have busy hands try holding onto a pen or the arms of a chair to keep them occupied.

• Speak Up - Don't mumble your words. Speak directly at your interviewer with a clear, strong voice. If the interviewer has to ask you to repeat yourself then you need to speak up, be careful not to yell.

• Smile and Show Some Personality - It's ok to be a little nervous, but remember to stay loose and be yourself. Personality counts for a lot and showing a smile will most likely get you a smile in return, this can create a more relaxed environment for your job interview.

• Ask Smart Questions - Don't forget to show interest in your possible new employers. Prepare some questions before the interview so you don't have to make them up on the fly. Asking about how the company got started or what the future plans are is a good idea, asking how many smoke breaks you get or when you can go on vactation is probably not.

• Be Professional - More than likely you will be asked why you are leaving your current employer. If this comes up take the high road, telling a potential employer that you hate your current boss and the people you work with are all jerks will not cast you in a positive light.
  

Good luck!

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