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IT Interview Do's and Dont's

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As well as understanding what both sides are looking for from an interview, there are a number of other things you can do to make sure your interview goes smoothly. There are countless sources of advice on interview techniques and practices, and the intention of this book is not to provide a complete tutorial on interview techniques. So, as a short measure, here are our top tips on interviewing:

  • If you do decide to be humorous, be absolutely sure of the suitability of what you are saying. Cracking the wrong joke may cost you the job.
  • Make eye contact with your interviewer. If you are being interviewed by a number of people, make contact with each. Make it seem natural, and not as if you are staring.
  • Smile. Be positive and friendly. Interviewers automatically warm to a candidate who is cheery and personable.
  • Remember to ask questions. Questions make you appear interested and can help you understand more about the position and the company. Remember, the interview is for both of you.
  • Appearing over confident can make you seem pushy and arrogant. Most employers are seeking someone who can fit into an existing team; these qualities are incompatible.
  • Have a clear idea of your career goals and be ready to express them. Employers will want know where you are headed in your career and how that fits with the company.
Show Me the Money

Probably the most discussed interview question is, Should I ask what the salary is? If the employer has not brought the subject of compensation up with you, and you sense that the interview is headed toward a close, you may opt to ask the question. If the employer has mentioned a second interview, the end of the first interview is probably not the right time to be asking. If the first interview is drawing to a close and the employer has not mentioned compensation, it may signal that your talks are not going to get to that stage. Most employers today are aware that the salary and related package are a major component of a job offer and have no hesitation of mentioning it during the interview. Common wisdom, however, dictates that it is inappropriate to mention salary as it serves to cheapen the proceedings, and in reality, you may have to fly a little on faith that the salary package will be adequate.



On the other hand, the employer may not mention salary, but may ask you what you are looking for. Working on the principle that at this point you are more interested in the experience than the money, you should have a realistic figure in mind that allows you to live comfortably but does not appear to be greedy. Although there is likely to be a negotiation process, quoting too large a sum may take you out of the running.

As a first jobber, you may actually be far more interested in the experience than the money, but even so, you are going to need to make a wage. Besides, you have invested time and probably a reasonable amount of money into getting trained for a career in IT. It is not unreasonable to expect to be paid for your work, and it is not unreasonable for you to be interested in just how much that might be. Even so, the actual step of asking the question can seem daunting. Whether it should be asked depends on you and the situation you are in. If in doubt, err on the side of caution and don't ask.

The End of the Grilling

At the end of the interview, it is usual practice for the employer to ask whether you are interested in the position. If the employer does ask, you can take this as a very positive sign. However you feel at this point, even if you do not want to work for this company, enthusiastically express your interest. At least then you have the option to consider the proposition fully before making a decision. What may seem an undesirable position may become more interesting after you have had a chance to think about it, especially if there is no abundance of other offers. Also, it might be a good idea to ask what an employer's time frame is for making their decision. This time frame will give you some expectation of when you think you might be hearing from them, if they are interested.

The Ultimate Scenario

On rare occasions, an employer may be so enamored with you that you receive an offer on the spot.The only issue with this is that you will almost always be expected to make a decision on the spot as well. If you like what the employer is offering and believe that you can agree on mutually acceptable terms (which you will have almost certainly already discussed), then why not say YES! After all, that is the whole point of this exercise. If you feel uncomfortable making such a decision under pressure, simply tell the employer that you want some time to think about it, but beware. Not saying yes in this situation will almost certainly appear as a negative to the employer, who is looking for someone so enthusiastic about the possibility of working for them that they cannot say yes quickly enough. Before you make any decision, make sure that you had the opportunity to ask and get answers to all of your questions.
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