"I have an interview tomorrow morning, but I don't know what to do..." - Does this thought still bothers you? Do you feel nervous before facing the interview? If it does. Then don't lose hope, because a perfect guidance and knowledge about facing an interview can change your perspective. Here are some quick tips that you should know before facing the recruiters. This article might be treated as your last minute suggestions.
1. Don’t be late:
Give yourself a good amount of time before the interview to relax and regroup yourself. If you are, for unforeseen circumstances, running late, it’s vital that you simply are courteous and apologetic to your interviewer. Ring ahead to allow them to know you’re running behind and check out to collect yourself before entering the interview (looking hot, flustered and confused isn't going to help your professional image).
2. Don’t be (too) early:
One thing that most interviewers is extreme earliness. Remember, chances are high that that your interviewer will be having other tasks to finish and even need a while to organize themselves before the interview.
If you’re sat waiting, it could leave them feeling struggling, rushed and even slightly irritated (they may feel a way of guilt for creating you wait). Arriving 15-20 minutes early is simply about perfect.
3. First impression is the last impression:
When you are dressing for employment interview, the image you present is actually important. Your image is what makes the primary impression on the interviewer; that first impression is the one that sticks, so it is vital to dress appropriately when interviewing.
When dressing for an interview for a quite professional position, it is advised to dress in a business attire. If you're applying for employment in a more casual environment, sort of a store or restaurant, it's still important to be neat, tidy, and well-groomed, and to present a positive image to the employer.
4. Practice your handshake:
It might not seem important but it actually reveals a lot about your personality. Don’t shake hands like a dead fish, i.e. too lightly as it may appear to the interviewer that you are nervous, neither it should be tight-fisted as it shows an aggressive greetings. Smile, be firm and don’t hold on for too long.
5. Things to take care while walking in for an interview:
Bring extra copies of your resume alongside a listing of references to give the interviewer. If you're interviewing for a tech or web job and you wish to show samples of your work, it's okay to bring your laptop or tablet to show the interviewer what you have accomplished.
What shouldn't you bring? Don't walk into employment interview with a cup or bottle of soda or water or anything to eat or drink. Don't chew gum. Your mobile phone should be turned off and out of sight. You do not want to be the applicant whose text messages or calls disrupted the interview.
6. Greet the interviewer:
Greet your recruiter with a firm handshake and introduce yourself. Be prepared for a little chat, but don't overdo it. Follow the recruiter's lead and allow them to guide the direction of the conversation.
7. Be prepared for a phone interview:
Phone interview etiquette is simply as important as in-person employment interview etiquette when it comes to getting hired. That's because, no matter whether you interview on the phone or in-person, a successful interview will get you to following stage of the hiring process.
8. Follow up with a thank you note:
Saying thank-you at the end of interview is on the list of interview etiquette best practices. Taking the time to say thanks not only shows that you simply appreciate the efforts of interviewer, but it also gives you an opportunity to reiterate your interest within the work.
Take away points:
Be punctual.
Be well groomed
Practice your handshake.
Greet the interviewer.
Always show gratitude.
If you have an interview lined up, now you know how to face it with confidence and if you still haven’t faced an interview yet, then just register yourself on InternBug’s Interactive Workshops here and implement the learning that you will be gaining from the sessions!
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