Giving Interviews and Business etiquettes1

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What is etiquette?

“The conduct or procedure required by good breeding orprescribed by authority to be observed in social or official life.From the French for “ticket.”-Merriam Webster Dictionary-It has a lot to do with what sort of impression you make on a potential employer

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Congratulations! You got the interview!!!

Now what?

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Pre Interview Planning

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Pre Interview Planning Do your homework (Collect the information well in advance about the Industry/Products/Culture etc. )finding some information on the JD (Job Description) of the position you are going to be interviewed for.Make prior arrangements for transportation and other pitfalls ahead of time. .

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Arrive early ( before 20 minutes minimum)20 minutes minimum

Turn off cell phone prior to interview. • If possible, find out who your

interviewer is. You may hit a common ground with them e.g. backgrounds, schooling, neighborhoods, interests, hobbies etc.

• You may take with you a pen, a small notepad and an extra copy of your resume.

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Keep a keen eye on your personal hygiene: clean nails, properly kept hair nicely ironed clothes and polished shoes.

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Interview Dress Code

Women• Formal Shalwar Qameez or Shirt with trouser• not overly short or tight• Makeup: minimum, nothing too bold• Jewelry: nothing too large or noisy that would be distracting.• Perfume: lite application, if any• Nylons/dress socks- in similar color tone to clothing.• Shoes- no sneakers or sandals

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Interview Dress Code Men

• Suit preferable- with matching or contrast tie

• Cologne- lite application, if any

• Dress socks- try to closely match the color of your dress pants

• Shoes- no sneakers or sandalsDon’t dress casually….. no jeans….. no T-shirt…… no sandals…….. Dress Properly

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During The Interview: Manners

Speak positively about yourself and others.

• Use body language to show interest.

Be gentle and courteous. Seek permission before entering the

room, wait for the employer to offer you a seat. Extend a warm hand if offered a handshake, otherwise take your seat.

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Body Language

Remain relaxed and calm. Avoid fidgeting in your seat, because that shows low confidence.

Biting your lips is often interpreted as a sign that you're unsure of what you're saying. Avoid it.

Be aware of your hand gestures and don't use your hands to make a point. It distracts and conveys a negative impression.

Use an open posture -- don't sit with your hands crossed or your legs crossed.

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Body Language

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Shrugging your shoulders in response to a question is always a no-no. If you're unsure of what to say, take a few seconds to think of a response.

Nodding or shaking your head does not constitute an answer to a question. Use verbal replies.

Avoid yawning in front of the interviewer. Get enough sleep the previous night. Be fresh and alert at meetings.

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Dealing with tricky interview questions

1. Define yourself. (Usually an initial question, an ice-breaker )

2. What do you know about organization/company?

3. Why should we hire you?

4. What do you find most/least attractive about this position?(? Why are you better than other candidates that came before you and ones that are going to come after you? )

5. Why do you want to work for us?

6. What do you look for in a job?

7. How long will you stay with us?

8. What are your interests outside of work?

9. What is your salary expectation?

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How To Master Tricky Interview Questions? Bell The Cat! (Part I)

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Post Interview Session

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Post Interview Session

Thank the interviewer(s) with a smiling face. When you turn back to home, don’t forget to

post a thanks letter to the interviewer for his consideration.

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http://man-over-board.com/2009/10/24/the-importance-of-dress-for-a-job-interview-part-5/

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