Proper Interviewing
Etiquette
Date Added: June 3rd,
2002
By Chris Stallman
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Okay,
so you've taken the time to complete a good resume and you've
landed yourself a job interview. Congratulations. The interview
is pretty important so you still have some work to do before you
can get the job.
You'll want to show up to the job interview and impress
them rather than leave them with a feeling that you can't handle
the job. And for this reason, I've put together a few things
that you should keep in mind when you go for the job interview.
Dress Appropriately
If you're
going for a job as the sales director of a large multinational corporation,
please don't show up in jeans and a t-shirt. Wear a nicely-ironed
shirt and tie. If getting dressed up isn't your thing, you should
start to get used to it...you'll probably be doing it a lot.
Tailor Your Resume to Fit
the Job Position
You've probably
already got your resume pretty much finished and you're feeling
confident about it. But every job position has different demands
so a few changes here and there can help you out. For example, if
you're going for a sales position, remember to stress your sales
experience. If you're going for a bookkeeping position, stress
your computer and finance skills.
Do Your Research
Before You Go
Before you get in your car to go to the interview,
be sure you understand what the company is all about. Do some research
and pull some articles about the company to find out how you would
fit in. You'll likely get asked "what could you do for
this company?" so be sure that you have an answer to it.
Have Proper Manners
Nobody likes someone who shows up late, so set aside
enough time to get there a couple minutes early. And when you meet
the interviewer, be polite and shake his/her hand. Appear enthusiastic
about the job. A company is far more likely to hire someone who
is passionate about what they do than someone who is matter-of-fact
about it.
Try to be a little modest while you're talking
to the person. Don't make any demands right away like what kind
of salary you're expecting. That can be discussed later on in
the interview. The beginning of the interview should just be a time
when both of you are trying to feel a little more comfortable with
each other
It Doesn't End When You
Walk Out the Door
Even if the interview isn't going your way, try
to still seem upbeat and polite. No matter how the interview went,
when you return home you should prepare a short thank-you note to
send to the interviewer thanking them for their time and consideration.
It can help you score points with them and it's the right thing
to do.
With the right preparation, you'll be ready to
handle any interview. Just remember the popular saying: "just
be yourself". Within reason, of course.
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