interviewing process
Shayla Kleffner
Before the Interview
Research
practice
find out the logistics of the interview
Be prompt and professional
Dress for success
Be organized
Know yourself
Be honest
Be positive
Show your interest
Save discussion of salary for later
After-Interview notes
Always follow up
How do you greet the employer?
- Step 1. Walk confidently toward the interviewer or into the interviewer's office. Hold your head erect while looking forward. Keep your back and shoulders straight. Avoid timid behaviors such as shuffling hesitantly or peeking into the interviewer's office.
- Step 2. Make eye contact with the interviewer to demonstrate your sincerity. Smile warmly and extend your right hand.
- Step 3. Grasp the interviewer's hand palm-to-palm. Squeeze his hand firmly, but not so tightly as to cause discomfort. Maintain eye contact and smile.
Step 4. Introduce yourself, followed by a pleasantry. For example, say, "Hello, I'm John Smith. It's a pleasure to meet you." If the interviewer tells you his name, you can say, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Jones." Release the person's hand as soon as the verbal introductions are complete.
How early should you arrive?
What might you bring?
- A copy of your resume
- Company research
- Questions you plan to ask
- List of references
- A folder to store all this, and a pen and paper to take notes
- letters of recommendation
questions you could ask?
- What will my responsibilities be with this job?
- What will my hours be?
- What'ts the dress code?
- When do you think you will have your decision?
- will I need any training?
Top 5 interview Questions and How to Answer Them?
- Tell me about yourself?
What do you think is your greatest weakness?
What did you like least about your last or current job?
Where do you see your self in 5 years?
Tell me about a time you failed?
After the interview
Write a thank-you note immediately
You can also use the followup e-mail to thank the interviewers for their time, express your interest in landing the position, and mention anything else that led to a personal connection during the interview. Not many people write handwritten thank you notes any more, but if you do it could help you stand out. Consider hand-delivering your note so it arrives while the interview is still fresh in the interviewer’s mind.
Continue to follow up
If it takes a while to get a response after the interview, consider following up again. However, make sure you are following up with something to offer each time.
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Dress for the Interview, women & men
dont's for women to wear
-Short skirt or extreme form fitting garments
-Textured, patterned or bright colored hosiery
-Wet hair
-Strong perfume or heavily scented body products
-Distracting or noisy jewelry
-Visible body piercings and tattoos (Cover tattoos with a band aid or flesh colored tape)
-Jeans, t-shirts, sneakers, canvas slip-ons
-Sunglasses worn as a headband
-Exposed technology; turn off cell phone and keep out of sight
-Carrying a book bag rather than briefcase
Details that Matter for women
-Leather purse or briefcase; carry one or the other, not both
-Manicured nails with a neutral polish
-Make up; even minimal makeup is an indicator that you value your professional image
-Neatly groomed hair, worn away from the face
-Clean and polished shoes (Pay special attention to heels and soles)
-Conservative watch with a link or leather band
-Black or neutral colored trench coat (Inclement weather)