How to get hired

What to do

• Speak kindly to the clients and team members in the reception area

• Smile and be friendly when asking for an application

• Show respect and patience for the interview process

• Speak using proper English, and be sure to properly pronounce "vet-er-i-nar-y"

• Dress professionally

• Be prompt

• Answer interview questions in a clear and organized manner

• Be diplomatic and professional in describing past difficult work situations

What not to do

• Lean away from animals in the reception area while completing or turning in an application

• Call with questions when the advertisement asks for resumes sent to a post office box

• Include false information on your resume

• Send a handwritten resume

• Call and ask, "When will I know if you'll offer me an interview?"

• Show up late for the interview

• Chew gum

• Speak negatively about your current and past employers

• Ask about compensation during the first interview