Interview Etiquette; Tips For A Successful Interview...Do These & You're More Likely To Get That Job...

Are you planning to attend an interview soon? Or perhaps you know someone who is about to attend one. Then read this carefully as the following tips will be of immense help to you.
Interview etiquette can be spitted into the following three headings:

1.  PREPARATION

2.     DRESSING

3.     COMPOSURE & ATTITUDE



1.        PREPARATION

·         Know about your courses of study (or whatever you are being interviewed for).

·         Know about the company you intend working for, their address, type of company (sales, services,  etc), their websites (if any), their products, services and staffing.

·         Know about the position you are applying for.

·         Know about the people interviewing you if possible; their likes, dislikes, temperaments, etc.

·         Practice aloud with possible questions that will be posed you, either with a friend, colleague or in front of a mirror. This is very important.

·         Be versatile. Know a little about everything, e.g., current affairs, sports, stock market, etc.

·         Be sure you’re at the venue of the interview as early as possible (at least 30 minutes before the stipulated time).

·         When you arrive at the venue, use some time to get acquainted with the environment and the people present.

·         Be confident. Timidity or shyness reduces your worth.

·         Be prepared to ask the interviewer intelligent questions about the organization.


2.   DRESSING

·         Put on well washed and ironed clothes.

·         Look smart and professional. Avoid wearing excessive jewelry, strong perfume and flamboyant clothes.

·         Have a smart and simple hairdo.

·         Put on well polishes shoes with neat socks. Avoid noisy shoes.

·         Avoid skimpy clothes.


2.    COMPOSURE AND ATTITUDE

·         Knock gently and wait for a reply before entering the room.
·         Open and close the door gently (all while facing in the direction of your interviewers).
·         Sit only when you are asked to. 
·         The first thing to do as you approach your interviewers is to greet them with a warm smile. Be polite and courteous.
·         Be closely aware of your body language. Let it connote confidence.
·         When offered a handshake, give a firm and confident one, with a smile    .
·         Sit uprightly and don’t rest your arms on the armchair or on the table, rather, put them on your laps; fold them; and be sure to use them in making gesticulations.
·         Maintain eye contact with your interviewer.
·         Avoid using slangs and profanities. Mind your language.
·         Avoid making negative remarks about previous jobs or employers.
·         Have a jovial expression.
·         Follow up the interview with a ‘thank you’ note. Let your interviewers know how pleased you were to have an opportunity to speak with them.

TO YOUR SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW!