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Preparation Interview

If you will attend an interview, you should make the job interview well. There have some job interview etiquette.

I. Interview etiquette before the interview

Though you maybe behavior well in the interview, the preparation that you do before the formal interview can make you more successful. The preparation may exert influence to your success or failure. In an interview, first impressions do matter.

A. Timing your arrival

You must arrive in time for your interview. You should calculate your journey time and allow a margin for delays and other eventualities. Check all the available travel information before leaving and amend your journey plans if necessary. Always carry a mobile phone so that you can summon taxis or other assistance whilst travelling. With this careful planning you should arrive early for your interview---- ideally about 20 minutes. Anything over 20 minutes early and it is advisable to wait in a nearby café, coffee shop or other public building. This has advantage of helping to relax you and not risking the impression that you are a desperate candidate.

B. Appear busy from the moment you arrive

You should scan a notice board or glossy brochures from head office. Take the opportunity to ask the receptionist to look after any access belongings, as you do not want to walk into the interview room loaded with clutter. Try to arrive at interview with just a single briefcase, document wallet or bag. Finally, by arrival early you will have the opportunity to benefit from a slightly longer interview, if the previous candidate failed to turn up.

1. Be polite to every

Greet the receptionist with a pleasant “Good Morning” or “Good Afternoon”, then say “My name is___( first and last name) and I have a___ o’clock appointment with Mr./Ms.___.” If the receptionist is on the telephone, don’t interrupt. Wait patiently until she has finished the call. You are there early so you can wait. Remember, it is not only the interviewer that is assessing you but any number of staff maybe subsequently asked their opinion of the candidates.

2. Dress for success

For women: Fit in, don’t stand out!

Make sure the suit flatters your figure and is a good fit, not to tight or too loose. The most appropriate suit color is black, navy and charcoal. Your buttoned-up blouse should be update, but neither low cut nor revealing.

Employment experts say a skirt suit should be worn on a first interview, and can be exchanged with pants on the second or third interview.

Shoes should be pumps or sling backs; do not wear shoes with open toes, open heels, or ankle straps. Shoes should be of good quality leather and of the color darker than your suit.

Makeup should be natural looking, better tone down than so loud that they remember your eye shadow but not you. Nails should be clean and manicured, avoid overly long fingernails and nail art. Nail polish and lip color should not be too trendy or bright. Hair should be clean, neat in appearance. Perfume should be applied very lightly if at all. A good soap and antiperspirant will allow the interviewer you not your scent.

For men: Back to the basics!

Choose suits neutral in color--- charcoal, navy, or gray. Black suits while in style are less appropriate for an interview. The fabric of the suit should be gabardine or wool. Blended material is acceptable but cotton blends should be avoided as they wrinkle. Avoid suits with double-breasted jackets.

The pant leg should touch the front of the shoe and fall just above the heel in the back. The suit jackets should be buttoned while standing and unbuttoned to sit. Do not button the bottom button of a three or two-piece suit.

Choose shirt in white, ecru, or light blue. Always wear a long sleeve shirt. Avoid shirts with insignias on them. The shirt’s sleeve should extend beyond the suit jacket sleeves by 1/2 inch. Always wears an undershirt (avoid V necks) as they give the appearance of a finished look. Always wear a tie that is darker than your shirt.

Facial hair should be neatly trimmed (moustache, sideburns). Hair should be neat and conservative, not touching the collar of your shirt. Heavy cologne should be avoided. Soap and antiperspirant will be needed before the interview and nail should also be clean and manicured.

Ⅱ. Interview etiquette during the interview

You not only have to take your voice and vocabulary into consideration, but also your hand gestures and eye contact.

A. Verbal communication etiquette

You need to speak clearly and audibly, be sure you make good use of the language. Keep conversation pleasant, and professional. Avoid making demands about pay, benefits or perks.

B. Non-verbal communication etiquette

Greet with a firm handshake and maintain good eye contact during the interview. Just stand up straight, smile and give them a firm handshake. Remember

to thank the interview for taking the time to talk. Don’t stare the interviewer in the eyes too hard. Pay attention to little things. This may include posture, sitting up straight, planting your feet squarely on the floor.

Ⅲ. Interview etiquette after the interview

At the end of the interview stand, look at the interviewer in the eye, give a firm handshake and thank the interviewer for their time. It is very important in showing respect.

In order to leave a lasting impression, top of the list is to write and thank your interviewer for their time within 24 hours of the interview.