Dental Hygiene/Dental Assisting: Job Interview Skills

Do's for Job Interviews:

• Arrive a few minutes early. Know the exact time and place for your interview.
• Do your research.  Know who is interviewing you and information about the company/organization.
• Dress for success.  Remember this person has only one opportunity to see you. Dress appropriately for the job.
• Make sure to have good personal hygiene.
• Make eye contact.
• Shake hands.  Make sure to have a firm grip but don't hurt them.
• Remember your manners.
• Turn off your phone (not just to silent or vibrate).
• Be positive.
• Do practice your job interviewing skills with a friend. Rehearse possible interview questions and your answers. 
• When responding to an interview question, pause for a few seconds if necessary to mentally compose your answer.

Don'ts for Job Interviews:

• Do not be late.
• Do not ask immediately about salary, vacation and other benefits.  This should wait until you have a job offer.
• Do not slouch and dress for a day out at the beach or social gathering.
• Do not text with your friends or post pictures to your social media during an interview.
• Do not be negative.
• Do not point out flaws in the company.
• Do not chew gum or have snacks during the interview.
• Don't tell any jokes during interview.
• Don't use any type of foul language,repetitive slang or slang that might be misinterpreted.
• Don't lie, ever.