| Take Down Notes Ask you interviewer if you may jot | | | | topics to stick to? The job requirements, your skills and |
| down notes as the interview is taking place. This is so | | | | expertise which you can contribute to the company, |
| that you can ask the interviewer about the intricacies | | | | your strengths and other qualifications. Topics |
| of the job or for some clarifications about the | | | | regarding salary are best discussed some other time. |
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