Interviewing for a job can be a very stressful event for some, however, there are tons of information out there that if categorized into do’s and don’ts, can help create a favorable and memorable impact. Some categories that have been explained in detail include: punctuality, appearance, body language, introductions and potential questions.
Being punctual shows your potential employer that you are not only dependable but can organize your time wisely. To accomplish this, you should map out the most convenient route to the interview location the day before. The day of the interview, you should allow yourself enough time to reflect or mentally prepare for the upcoming event after the drive to the location site. You should also arrive at the office lobby at least 10 minutes early (Johnston, 2015). Being late to or canceling an interview can hinder your professional success so avoid it at all costs. Should you find yourself being arriving late or needing to cancel your interview, acknowledge your mistake, express regret and don’t dwell on it (Cavazos, 2014).
Your body language can say quite a bit about you than any words during an interview. To make sure that your body language leaves a lasting impression, do smile at everyone. Smiling is the most impacting body language you can use (Johnston, 2015). You should also attempt to maintain eye contact with your interviewer. Should there be more than one interviewer, strive to hold eye contact as evenly as possible with each. This
The first thing I did was book a day and time for the interview, I also made sure that I was prepared in advance for the interview in terms of the questions. I dressed appropriately and I arrived early so I can settle myself beforehand. Being late makes you look less punctual and untidy in my opinion.
BCOM 103: NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION PART A 1. PHYSICAL CARE AND CLOTHING You should look good and clean. Avoid unpleasant odours like smoke and sweat, make sure your hands are clean and that your hair is not in a mess. A good candidate takes good care of himself or herself. Start thinking about your ‘stage outfit’ a few days before your interview. This way you will have enough time to shine on stage without any additional stress. Choose an outfit that looks good, corresponds to the dress code and makes you feel good. If you are travelling for interview allow plenty of travel time! This way you will not need to run and sweat. Don’t smoke prior to your job interview and put a bottle of deodorant and a brush or comb in your bag. These are details
A nonverbal behavior I display is a gentle and warm smile, I believe even if you do not know the people you encounter or interact with on a daily basis, it is important to greet them with a smile. A smile goes a long way and makes the encounter or interaction with people more comfortable.
I thought this part was so important as it gave me knowledge on how to really nail an interview. The rule that struck me the most was rule number four; the one that said to be interesting. To be remembered, one simply has to me memorable. Being memorable or interesting can sometimes be hard, but it something that will definitely give me a leg up on other candidates. I had to think about what makes me interesting. I came up with two different things, one being more mature/professional and one just for fun. Something professional about me is my will to work. Through college, I have managed so far to go to school full-time while also working two part-time jobs (one on campus and one at home.) This, I believe, makes me have good time management and prioritizing skills. It shows that I am focused on the important things in life and also shows my willingness to work. Something kind of fun that makes me interesting is that I recently was on the game show, Family Feud with Steve Harvey. My family members and I were flown down to Atlanta in May of 2016. The experience was life changing as I learned so much about other families from all around the country, and also got to bond with my family members even more. It is an experience I will never forget and is definitely something that not everyone can say they
Actions in an interviewer’s office are what the interviewer pays most attention to. Frequent eye contact is a key concept in an interview. It shows honesty, conscientiousness, and understanding between the interviewer and the applicant. Asking questions that go into heavier detail on job descriptions and requirements show the employer that you are interested in the job, and are enthusiastic.
The first thing an interviewer wants to see is how confident you are. You can show them this by maintaining good body language, and answering
The best tip for overcoming interviewing anxiety is preparation. I learn this tip from my mother who was a supervisor for 15+ years. Preparation is one the greatest way I have use to overcome interviewing anxiety. Remembering that a certain amount of anxiety in a stressful circumstance is healthy. Sometimes a bit of anticipation and nervousness may make a person sharper and help with their performance. I always do my homework, before an interview this helps me feel more confident. The more I practice and prepare, the more confident I feel when my career aspirations are on the line in a job interview. The more confident I am makes me look forward to the interview. This confidence helps me eliminated unattractive nervous habits and feel more
nonberval behavior is very important in an interview it expresses the way we are feeling believe it or not for example by not showing eye contact might give the interview the impression that you are not intreset or if you are perhabs leaning forward shaking might give thecinterview the idea that you are anxious ect our body language exporesses alt without us even noticing
I have been lucky enough to not have to look for employment recently since I have been working for the same HVAC company for the past 3 years. Although, it has been a bit since I have had an interview I can still remember it as clear as day I actually found this job opening on Craig’s List. At the time I had been laid off from a different HVAC company in Rockwall so immediately I started looking for different employment. According to Laura J. Gurak some “strategies for interviews includes the following: confirm the interview’s exact time and location, Don’t show up empty-handed, make a positive first impression, Don’t worry about having all the answers, avoid abrupt yes or no answers-as well as life stories and prepare to ask intelligent questions”
Employers prefer people who are not too proud and are flexible enough to work under anyone. Be honest in all your answers. If you do not know the answer to a question, admit it instead of coming up with a false one and making a fool of yourself. Additional interview techniques include you style of answering questions. Answer in complete sentences, but do not elaborate so much that the interviewer loses interest. Stay calm during the interview. Even if you feel that it is not going well, do not fumble or try too hard to make it go your way. A natural course of conversation always sounds more impressive to an interviewer.
As suggested by Giordano and Rich, “interviews should be structured so the same open-ended, job-related questions are asked of each applicant.” An interview guide should be included in the process as a separate document that would define how to construct and ask the right questions. Additionally, a list of inappropriate and potentially illegal topics would be beneficial. Giordano and Rich further suggest that each applicant completes a form detailing their experience and training activities relevant to the position. (Giordano and Rich, ch
"According to research, selectors make snap judgments about trustworthiness, attractiveness, likeability, competitiveness and aggressiveness and spend the rest of the interview confirming or denying these opinions" ("How to Perform Well at Interviews"). It is always important to greet the interviewer with a firm handshake. "A firm handshake is perceived to communicate sociability, friendliness and dominance: normally desirable qualities in candidates" ("How to Perform Well at Interviews"). It is also best for the interviewee to stay calm, have good posture, smile and make eye contact throughout the interview. "Don't perch on the edge of your chair, but don't slouch either" ("How to Perform at interviews"). The interviewee must speak clearly and not too fast. "Give yourself a moment to think about your replies" ("How to Perform Well at Interviews"). Remembering to be personable, remembering your story, but also remembering your research can greatly impact the result of the interview. You want to share the same views of the company to which you are applying. "Engage with the interviewers" ("Interviewing Skills"). It is also acceptable to ask questions during and after the interview. "Asking great questions about the position and employer shows your interest during the interview" (Kobara and
Throughout the presentation, we’re going to pepper popular interview questions you could encounter in your job search. We’ll have you take turns answering as you think is best and then we’ll provide some tips.
The first credible source I found that was helpful was LifeHack.org. LifeHack is one of the top 10,000 most visited sites in the world. This site was made for college students and was founded by Lean Ho at Hack College. On this site, it describes 5 most common mistakes during, and before the interview. One common mistake is the wardrobe. Even if it’s summer and blazing hot, that is not an excuse for not being properly attired, this means an interviewee may not wear short. LifeHack studies say that in the first 7 to 17 seconds, that’s the first impression. If not properly attired, one can be disqualified before open their mouth. The next common mistake is being late. A good saying is, “If you’re not 5 mins early, you’re 10 mins late”. Showing up late can have one immediately dismissed. One suggestion LifeHack makes is if you feel like the interview is too far away from you, suggest to the interviewer to doing an online interview. Life can throw a lot of obstacles such as traffic or getting lost in an unknown area. Always be early! The third common
Everyone has faced a job interview at some point in their life and these are terrifying things. However, they are really nothing to be anxious about. The employer (and hopefully your future boss) asks you questions about your vocation, personality and life and you answer honestly while trying to impress them. Easy, right? Not really job interviews can be stressful. However, if you prepare properly for your job interview – and it really is easy to do then you can get rid of the worry and show your interviewer why they MUST hire you. And so our interview advice is considered to get you job interview ready…