Interview Etiquette
Interview etiquette refers to codes of conduct that an individual must follow while appearing for interviews.
Through Following this interview etiquette, throughout the interview process, as this will encourages the interviewer to view you as a kind and trustworthy person.
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There are Several Things to Be Followed. Before Presenting Yourself in an Interview:
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1. Developing Your Communication Skill
2. Learning About Your Body Language
3. Setting up Your Professional Attire
4. GD Etiquette
5. Most Importantly Building Your Resume in a Proper way
Interview Etiquette PPT
General Tips for a Successful Interview
The Impression that you make on the Interviewer often outweigh your Actual Credential
Your poise, attitude, basis social skill and ability to communicate are evaluated along with your experience and education
1. Be on Time
2. Listen carefully to the Interviewer
3. Watch your Grammar
4. Have Some Questions of your own Prepare in Advance
5. Don’t be embarrassed if you are nervous
6. Have an eye contact with the interviewer
7. Slangs and one line must not be used in interview
8. Finally, no interview is complete until you follow up with a thank you note.
Rules of Interview Etiquette
•Rehearse
•Do your Research
•Brush Up on Body Language
•Dress the Part
•Shake it like you Mean it.
•Smile
•Ask Question
•Give a Proper Thank you
I. REHEARSE
There are several questions that you’re pretty much guaranteed to be asked during an interview, Like,
1. Why do you want to work for this company?
2. What are your strength, weakness?
3. Practice looking in the mirror and answer the question out loud.
II. Do Your Research
Have a view on the company’s website and also know when they were last Quoted in Publications
Casually use these into during interview & such as
“ I saw that the company has expanded into several new markets over the past year”
III. Brush Up On Body Language
Be Aware of What You ‘re Communicating through your Posture & stance.
For Example:
1. Sitting with your arms & legs Crossed sends a message that you are closed- off or feel defensive
2. If you keep your hands on lap the entire interview, you could signal them that you lack self confidence.
3.Always stand up when someone else comes into the room.
IV. Dress the Part
Always be Aware of Corporate Dress Culture before you walk through the door
A dark suit (jacket & Pants)& a crisp white shirt, manicures nails,, simple makeup & clean, Professional shoes will be perfect in most causes.
Avoid.
1. Dangling earrings
2. Too much perfume& Clanking Bracelet
V. Shake It Like As You Mean It
A person’s handshake is one of their first opportunities to use body language to form a positive professional relationship with someone else.
No “Fingers Only” , the proper, Professional way to shake is using the entire hand, which means extending your arm for a firm.
Yes, job interview is a high pressured situation, being freezing up and looking nervous will lose your points in the few critical moments that you have to shine
VI. Ask question
•Keep in mind that the job interview, is a two-way street, its an opportunity for you to sell your-self to the company, but also to learn more about the workplace to see if the position & environment are good fit for you.
•Go with few questions such as , details about the type of work that the position entitles, Then the corporate culture, and the typical career path of someone who holds the position
V. Give a Proper Thank You
Express your thanks for the interviewer for the time and for the chance to learn more about the Company.
It’s also a nice touch to follow up with a thank you email.
Something along these lines will do nicely:
Dear Dave,
It was really great to meet with you and Jane today.
I’m really looking forward to hearing from you about the opportunity.
Thanks again
Laura