| Interviews are essential to getting the forensic | | | | 9. Listen. Concentrate not only on the |
| accounting jobs you want. Here are a few hints | | | | interviewer's words, but also on the tone of voice |
| on what to do and what not to do at the | | | | and body language. |
| interview. | | | | 10. Relax and be confident. Relax. Be confident. If |
| Do's | | | | you get stuck during your interview, take a deep |
| 1. Be prompt or even a little early for the | | | | breath, ask them to repeat the question, and go |
| interview - most managers prefer prompt | | | | from there. |
| persons of average ability over brighter applicants | | | | Don'ts |
| who are late. | | | | 1. Do not overestimate your own worth. |
| 2. Dress for Success! Be neat - First Impression | | | | 2. Don't be a know-it-all - no one likes an |
| counts. Wear the right clothes for the interview. | | | | overconfident applicant. |
| 3. Do your research about the company - Get to | | | | 3. Don't try to imitate anyone - be yourself. |
| know the company as well as you can so that | | | | 4. Don't answer vague questions like "Tell me |
| when you're asked any questions, you'll be | | | | about yourself." Ask the interviewer to clarify |
| prepared. Read through the website to know their | | | | fuzzy questions by asking, "What specifically |
| products and services. | | | | would you like to know?" |
| 4. Know the salary you want and don't hesitate | | | | 5. Don't interrupt the interviewer. If you don't |
| to present this. | | | | listen, the interviewer won't either. |
| 5. Ask open ended questions. An interview should | | | | 6. Don't be disrespectful. Don't smoke, chew gum |
| be a mutual exchange of information, not a | | | | or place anything on the interviewer's desk. |
| one-sided conversation. | | | | 7. Don't be overly familiar, even if the interviewer |
| 6. Make eye contact when speaking to people, | | | | is. |
| smile, and know how to introduce yourself | | | | 8. Don't oversell yourself. Too much information |
| confidently. | | | | even if all seemingly good could work against you. |
| 7. Maintain good posture. Try not to cross arms | | | | 9. Never lie or embellish your history. Answer |
| or legs. | | | | questions truthfully. |
| 8. Anticipate tough questions. Remember That | | | | 10. Don't express bitterness. Avoid derogatory |
| Practice Makes Perfect. | | | | remarks about present or former employers. |