Preparing for the Interview:
The interview is the chance for you and a potential employer to meet to see if there is a mutual interest in an employment opportunity. But interviewing is also a performance and jobs go to those that perform the best.. Recognize that impressions are often made within the first few minutes! Being prepared is clearly the approach that best affords you the opportunity to put your best foot forward.

In most cases, our clients request an additional interview with applicants that we send to their locations, particularly if the position is long term or anticipated to become permanent. AtWork will tell you about the company and the position that you will be interviewed for. Since we only send candidates that have tested successfully for a position based on the client's requirements and have already interviewed you as well, you are be assured that you are already a good candidate. Now you need to think about how you can best contribute to the project or company under consideration. Here are some suggestions to help you be successful:

• Give yourself plenty of time to arrive at the interview. We will provide you with the person, address, and appropriate directions but if you are unclear how to get there or how long it will take, do your research or call us for assistance.
• Bring a clean copy of your current resume (they may only have a fax from us). Of course, the information should be accurate (without typos), vital and job related.
• Remember protocol. Shake hands (remembering that a firm handshake can communicate confidence in yourself), make eye contact, and call the interviewer by name if possible.
• Turn your cell phone off while in the interview (even in the reception area, particulary if distracting to others)! Keep your focus on what you are about to present about yourself. Not only are calls perceived to be a rude intrusion, they indicate that the interview is not your first priority (remember, you're not impressing the party on the other end either).
• Present yourself positively, both by what you discuss and how your communicate non-verbally. Your interest and attentiveness goes a long way in telling the interviewer that you are a willing and eager candidate. Anticipate questions you will be asked and practice your responses.
• Be honest about mistakes, problems, and past employers.......but avoid derogatory remarks and focus on what you learned or how you would avoid similar issues.
• Don't hesitate to ask questions about the job or the company but refrain from asking too much about benefits or salary expectations to come. (Your performance and attitude should be the focus.)

• Think about how to describe your experiences and work style in well structured sentences (with good grammer of course). Be descriptive without being too wordy or too brief, demonstating your personality.

• Leave with a good impression whether that be your thank yous, a short summary of why you are right for the position, or a statement of your enthusiam.

• Remember.....even when the interview is over you are being assessed. Keep that smile.