Interviewing Etiquette

Do you want a job one day?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cvurGdIOjs&feature=related

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/career/en/us/career-cert-benefits.aspx

Objectives for this lesson:

Determine Pre-interview courtesies. Discover the aspects of a good First

Impression Discuss introductions Practice answering interview questions Determine Post-interview courtesies.

Pre-Interview

Do your homework/research on the company.

Prepare your questions. Make sure you know how to get to

the interview location Coordinate your wardrobe. Look your best. Be 10 minutes early.

Why Prepare?

It’s a jungle out there…..

Competition is strong, and the way we present ourselves is key to success!

First Impression

The way you dress is the single biggest nonverbal communication you make about yourself.

Your dress conveys success, trustworthiness, intelligence and suitability.

First Impression

Grooming: 40% of unemployment is due to

appearance: messy hair, dirty hair, body odor, dirty

teeth, bad breath, dirty fingernails, too much make-up, unshaven, chipped polish, too much cologne, untrimmed nails, lipstick on teeth, gum, earrings, smoke smell, etc.

Dress

Appearance - What is appropriate to wear?

Male Attire

Suit/slacks

Button down shirt

Tie

Dress Shoes

Socks to match

Female Attire

No distracting make up or jewelry

Suit/slacks/dress/skirt Depends on the job

Hosiery

Dress shoes

During introductions and interview - Proper handshake - Posture - Eye contact, appropriate facial expressions - Tone and volume - Body Language (show interest!) - Confidence!

Key Components

Communication Always use effective and professional

communication

Hey, how ya doin?

Nah I’m good.

Well uhhh I like talking to people.

Take it easy man.

Mastering the Handshake

The Pull in

The Two hands

The Finger crush

The Dead fish

The Finger tipThe Bone crusher

Proper Handshake

Can make or break you Shake hands at the beginning and end

Thumb web to thumb web Apply equal amounts of motion and pressure

Firm, but not bone-crushing Lasts about 3 seconds. Includes good eye contact with the other person

Show what you know

With the person next to you…

Construct a mock interview Practice answering common questions Use the key components Take turns being the interviewer and

interviewee Can you master the handshake??

Post Interview

Ask for their Business Card. Reflect on how your interview went. Write down important discussion points. Write a thank you letter. Follow up with phone call.

Summary

Pre and post interview courtesies. Key components to introductions and

interviewing Effectively give a proper handshake Knowledge of proper interview

etiquette is essential for success.