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ready for the job interview. Prepare a list of questions you want to ask the
interviewer. Write them out neatly and carry this list with you to the
interview. No doubt many of the questions will be answered in the course
of the interview, but you may forget some of them under the stress of the
moment. When you feel you are nearing the close of the interview, or if
the interviewer aslis whether you have any other questions, take out your
list and quickly scan it to see what areas, if any, have not yet been
covered. If all have been covered, that’s fine; you can indicate this to the
employer. If there are some you still need to ask, this is your opportunity.
Either way, you appear prepared and it is obvious you have given some
thought to information you need from the employer. The interviewer
should view this type of preparation in a positive light.
You should be prepared for encountering different types of interviews,
settings, and questioning techniques from your reading of our second
chapter.

Nonverbal Elements of Success

So much is written about the verbal interchange that applicants some-
times forget that their nonverbal behavior may communicate at least as
much to an employer as what they say. Principles 18- 19 in the previous
chapter deal with nonverbal communication. Some studies indicate that
approximately two-thirds of a message is communicated nonverbally, so
it is an important aspect of any interview.
Planning how you will dress for your interview is an important aspect
of interview preparation - one that can further or sabotage your interview
goals. Chapter 6 will deal with proper attire to promote your interview
goals along with other ways to promote yourself nonverbally.

Deal With Logistics

There are many details that can male or break how well you present
yourself to employers. The final preparation principle in Chapter 4 dealt
with preparing your telephone area so that you would be ready to handle
an unexpected screening interview. Having the essentials ready by your
phone so you can respond to questions or schedule an interview will help
you create a positive impression.
Once you have an interview scheduled, male certain you laow where