The Super Human Interviewer

Just read an article on Yahoo finance about the 50 worst things to do on a job interview:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/50-Worst-of-the-Worst-and-usnews-3658564314.html?x=0

I wont repeat everything here - but basically - don't do anything human and don't do anything extreme:

* neither too much nor too little enthusiasm
* neither too many nor too few questions
* neither too early nor too late
* listen carefully, sit up straight, don't yawn
* don't lie about your job skills - but I know people who over market their experience (I have been in the interview-er post too)
* no sun glasses, no bluetooth, chewing tobacco or gum, no smoking (don't smell like smoke OR perfume)
* don't laugh or giggle or do anything to make the situation seem like 2 people sizing each other up and making lots of decisions about each other in 30 to 60 minutes.

The job interview can seem like an inquisition - or a good way to share needs and skills.

Here is my advice - do everything for the interviewer & company you would like them to do for you. Research the job and the company - have an open mind and be prepared to listen as well as share. Dress the way you want to be treated and paid at least in the interview. Not everyone can find out ahead of time how the interviewer will be dressing but that should stop you from dressing for the 6 figure salary... IF that is what you want to be worth.

Happy hunting you super human!