The interview is an opportunity to "sell" yourself and learn about the practice. It's a crucial step in acquiring a position, and one of the best opportunities to determine if you are making the best, or worst, decision of your career.
- Research the opportunity before you visit.
- Prepare a list of questions you want to ask.
- Dress professionally and be neat and well-groomed.
- Arrive a few minutes early.
- Take a few copies of your CV, a note pad and pen.
- Maintain an eye contact and show interest in everyone involved in the interview.
- Never discuss money in the first interview.
- Do not have more that one alcoholic drink at any meal or event with the potential employer.
- Show equal respect to all you meet.
- Follow up with a thank you note to each interviewer.
