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It's time! A potential employer has asked to interview you for the work at home job you
were hoping to get.
When interviewing for a home based job, employers may ask you to come in
to meet face-to-face, or they may conduct the interview by phone.
First impressions count. You're only going to have a brief amount of time
to make a good impression, so try to make the best of it!
If you're meeting in person:
- Present yourself confidently. Walk in with your head held high and your back
straight. Shake hands firmly.
- Carry two extra copies of your cover letter and resume. One for you to refer
to, and an extra one in case your interviewer has misplaced his copy.
- Prepare questions and answers before your interview. Research the company
so that you are familiar with what they do. Be well prepared with relevant questions
about the job. Likewise, be well prepared with answers to questions you think
may be asked of you.
- Try to relax. Try not to sit ramrod straight, perched on the edge of your chair.
Try to sit in a relaxed, natural posture.
- Don't act too familiar. Don't wander in and slap your interviewer on the
back or kiss his cheek. Don't slouch or slump in your chair. Be careful with
humour; everyone is different and you don't know what your interviewer finds
funny and what he or she doesn't.
- Be on time. It's better to be early and have to wait around, then to
make your interviewer wait for you.
- Don't misrepresent yourself. Be honest. Don't give yourself experience
or skills you don't have, and don't pretend to be someone you're not. Both you
and the company want someone who fits well into that particular job position. If
you misrepresent yourself, they could end up being unhappy with you, you could end
up unhappy with the job, or both.
- Emphasize your strengths. You want to let your interview know what makes
you such a good candidate for the job.
- Be a good listener. Don't interrupt constantly.
- Dress professionally. Conservative business wear is the safest. Make sure
it's clean and pressed (and not stained!).
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If you're meeting over the phone:
- Present yourself confidently. Keep your voice steady and clear. Don't speak
so softly that the interview has to keep asking you to repeat yourself ... but don't
bellow, either.
- Have a copy of your cover letter and resume in front of you. This will help
you when the interviewer starts to go over your resume with you.
- Prepare questions and answers before your interview. Research the company
so that you are familiar with what they do. Be well prepared with relevant questions
about the job. Likewise, be well prepared with answers to questions you think
may be asked of you.
- Try to relax. Try not to stutter or speak in a stiff, overly formal tone.
- Don't act too familiar. Don't lapse into inappropriate slang and don't swear.
- Be on time. When your interviewer sets a date and time for your phone
interview, make sure the line is free so that he or she can get through.
- Don't misrepresent yourself. Be honest. Don't give yourself experience
or skills you don't have, and don't pretend to be someone you're not. Both you
and the company want someone who fits well into that particular job position. If
you misrepresent yourself, they could end up being unhappy with you, you could end
up unhappy with the job, or both.
- Emphasize your strengths. You want to let your interview know what makes
you such a good candidate for the job.
- Be a good listener. Don't interrupt constantly.
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In this section:
Beware of Envelope Stuffing Opportunities!
Tips on Finding Work At Home Jobs
How to Write a Cover Letter
Resume Writing Tips
Preparing for an Interview
Interview Skills
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