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Pre-Interview Checklist: Oakville Recruiter

Man with beard in blazer freaking out
Man with beard in blazer freaking out

You have gotten through the phone interview and now you have been confirmed for a face to face meeting with HR and the hiring manager.  You are short of breath and sweaty.  A bit of panic is fine, but here’s a list to help you get focused and constructive.

The day before:

  • Check out the company’s website
  • Look up the people you are going to meet on LinkedIn (don’t invite them just yet)
  • Search Google for the latest news about the company
  • Address the hairiness of your eyebrows and/or neck
  • Iron two shirts ( in case you spill some coffee)
  • Print and review your resume
  • Call a friend and tell them about a difficult situation at work and how you dealt with it
  • Check out the address and decide how you will get there and when you need to leave

The day of:

  • Shower and dress (easy on the cologne)
  • Brush and floss
  • Pack your resume, something to read (Forbes, The Economist), a comb, gum in to your briefcase
  • Make sure to eat something.  Passing out in an interview is not cool

When you arrive:

  • Stop by the washroom to check your teeth and your zipper
  • Turn off your phone
  • Go to reception no more than 10 minutes early
  • Check in with a smile that goes up to your eyes
  • Sit down and pretend to read while you take deep breaths through your nose

Now you re ready to knock it out of the park!