| A job interview is your only chance to meet and | | | | Start by being early to the interview. A candidate |
| impress a potential employer. When you are active in | | | | who is late for an interview is viewed as a potential |
| a job search, there are ways to improve the | | | | employee who will be consistently late reporting for |
| interview and successfully secure the position. The | | | | work. Please turn off any cell phones; the interview |
| key points are preparation and mastering the | | | | should be your only priority. |
| interview while you communicate clearly and | | | | Greet the human resource representative with a firm |
| effectively what you can add to their organization. | | | | handshake, a smile and direct eye contact. It is |
| Preparation | | | | important to not only talk about your skills, but to |
| As you studied hard to become a translator or | | | | bring a sampling of your work. This may be in the |
| interpreters, so you must view a job interview with | | | | form of a translation of a written document or a |
| the same fervor. Your first step should be to | | | | sound recording of your interpreting skills. If you |
| familiarize yourself with the company through their | | | | belong to an industry association or have certification, |
| website. Many website will explain the languages they | | | | let the interviewer know. This is the time to let the |
| translate as well as the countries they operate in. | | | | company know how your skills will benefit them. |
| Delve into the company deeper and find out their | | | | Show your interest by asking questions based on |
| standing worldwide in the field of translation or if | | | | your research. |
| they have been featured in news articles or | | | | After the Interview |
| magazines. After researching, plan your attire for the | | | | A written thank you note or an email is appreciated |
| interview. Dark suits in black or navy are always seen | | | | and highly regarded among human resources |
| positively by those who hire. | | | | personnel. Reiterate your interest and touch on a |
| The Interview | | | | point made during the interview. |
| It is said that a first impression is a lasting impression. | | | | |