Mastering Interview Etiquette: Essential Tips for Success
Enhance your interview skills with these crucial tips: arrive early but not too early, make a great first impression, avoid cell phones, exude good energy, know your strengths and weaknesses, and more. Remember, the interview begins when you step out of the car.
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1. Arrive Early But not too early 2. Make a Great First Impression 3. Everyone You Meet Matters! 4. Use a Firm Handshake 5. NO CELL PHONES! 6. Have Good Energy 7. Know Yourself Strengths and Weaknesses 8. Know What you Want 9. Come With Questions 10.Follow Up *Adapted from jobsearch.about.com
Be careful: Too early - implies that the interviewers time is not valuable Too late demonstrates a lack of interest/reliability 15 Minutes before interview is PERFECT! Why It s Important: First chance to show interviewer that you are responsible and dependable Shows respect for others
Presentable outfit No wrinkled clothes Dress nicer than you typically would Professional attire (no tight/ill fitting clothing) No distracting jewelry Grooming Neat hair Brushed teeth Why It s Important:: First impressions are hard to change good or bad Gives Interviewer a chance to focus on what you re saying
More important for future interviews: Interview begins when you step out of the car Be nice to everyone you encounter Why It s Important: You never know whose opinion will matter Inter-workplace relationships are important Shows your interviewer a respectful attitude
Somewhere between wet noodle and bone-crushing SMILE Make Eye Contact Why It s Important: A strong handshake conveys confidence A warm greeting and eye contact make you seem more friendly/approachable
Leave your cell phone in your locker avoid the risk of having it ring during your interview If you insist on bringing it, turn it off or at least on SILENT No text or call is as important as the interview Why It s Important: No need to explain.
Enthusiasm shows interest in position/organization Keep all conversation as positive as possible even when discussing negative past experiences Try to find a positive spin for all challenges/weaknesses Maintain good posture How do you want to be remembered? Why It s Important: Interviewers want to surround themselves with positive people Having an upbeat attitude conveys excitement for opportunity
Come prepared to answer questions about yourself Know 3 strengths Know 3 weaknesses be careful! Know what you bring to the table Think of specific reasons why they should choose you based on description Why It s Important: How can you expect them to see your value, if you don t show them? This is your only chance to show them why you are the right choice Be prepared!
Why do you want this position? Make specific references to position details Think about how you fit in with organization Let your interviewer know that this is something you want! Why It s Important: This shows your interviewer that you are serious about position Details can help them picture you as part of the team
Almost ANY interview you will ever have will end with a chance for you to ask questions NEVER COME WITHOUT QUESTIONS Be careful choosing questions Make them meaningful Don t ask questions that you should already know the answer to (i.e. what does your organization do?) Don t ask Yes or No questions Why It s Important: It is another way to reinforce interest in the position Shows that you ve given it a lot of thought
Immediately following interview: Send a Thank You note Address all who were involved in interview Use names Should be sent within 24 hours of interview Can be email but card is nicer Why It s Important: Shows respect for interviewers time Can help you to be remembered Last chance to reinforce your good interview or fill in gaps you may have left out
Tell me your three greatest strengths. Tell me you three greatest weaknesses Why do you want to be a part of Junior Leadership? Tell me about a conflict you ve had and how you resolved it. Tell me about a time you showed leadership skills. What is your greatest accomplishment? What is your greatest failure? Give me an example of a time you ve worked as part of a team. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
