How to ace the interview process - Step 6 ֠Personal Conduct
We all know that getting a new job can be a difficult process to go through, from searching for the ideal role to the interview, the first day of the new job, and everything in between. So, stay tuned to our series of fortunate events for tips and advice on how to ace the hiring process.
Hopefully, after researching everything there is to know about the business before the interview you should be able to have a strong reply to any question that they fire your way. But before you arrive, there are a few things that you might want to take note of to ensure that your personal conduct is on point, not just your remarkable responses.
Keep track of time֠Being late will set a bad impression on you from the start. Arriving 15 minutes early is the perfect amount of time. If you are running late, itҳ very important that you are courteous and apologetic to the employer. Ring ahead to let them know youҲe running behind and try to collect yourself before entering (looking hot, flustered, and confused is not going to help your professional image). On the contrary, being too early can also put the interviewer under pressure and rushed, potentially making them irritated.
Dress to impress ֠Most often than not, formal office wear isnҴ actually worn in the office anymore. However, it is still important to show up to the interview looking clean and smart. Whether your potential employers have a casual office uniform or not, you need to dress to impress and prove that youҲe willing to put in some effort to win them over! Sportswear, loungewear, or trainers are a complete no-go. We also advise staying away from revealing clothing.
Practice introductions ֠The first impression that they will have of you face-to-face will be the way that you introduce yourself. Be sure to remember who your interview is with, just in case you need to tell the receptionist whom you are meeting (and you can bet that it will get back to the interviewer if you donҴ). Check up on any emails that you have received before the interview to see who will be on the panel. If it doesnҴ state who will be there, donҴ be afraid of asking.
When you first meet your potential employer, going in for a handshake is a polite and formal way to greet. Make sure you practice this with a friend or family member before you go, as you donҴ want to come across as weak and nervous and you definitely donҴ want to come across as confrontational and overpowering. Smile, be firm, and donҴ hold on for too long.
Turn off your phone ֠Even when your phone is on silent, the sound of it vibrating away in your pocket or bag can be off-putting for you and the hiring manager. Turning your phone off so there are no distractions or interruptions is a must! If your phone does ring, genuinely apologise and immediately turn it off.
Have a Drink ֠Having a drink can not only be personally beneficial to quench your nervous dry mouth, but it also shows that youҲe calm and collected, settles your nerves, and will also act as a nice little distraction, giving you a quick breather between questions. IҤ advise that you opt for a glass of water to quench your nervous dry mouth.༯strong>
Body Language ֠Presenting your body language in a professional manner is key the first few times you meet a potential employer, as the chances are that theyҬl only get to meet you once or twice before hiring and that means that theyҬl be scrutinising your every move. Here are our doҳ and donҴs:
Do: Sit up straight, look genuinely interested, keep good eye contact.
DonҴ: Slouch, lean forward towards the interviewer, point, cross your arms, stare for too long, fidget, keep looking around the room.
DonҴ Over-share ֠Thereҳ a very fine line between bonding over common interests and over-sharing about your life. Itҳ important to be open and friendly as theyҬl be assessing how youҤ fit into the team and if your personality would match those already in the company, but only share relevant parts of your life with them. DonҴ complain about previous employers, colleagues or jobs as this is a massive red flag. Likewise, discussing personal topics like relationship issues, family problems or addictions is also a no-go.
Show Gratitude ֠At the end of your interview make sure to thank the interviewing panel for their time (with that good firm handshake we discussed). Itҳ also a nice touch to follow up with a thank you email.
We hope you enjoyed reading step 6༯strong>֠Personal Conduct
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