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Interviewing
During the Interview
The way you choose
to conduct yourself during an interview will usually depend on
the type of interview you have with an organization. However, there
are some basic guidelines that apply to almost all interview situations.
Greeting the Interviewer(s)
- Have a firm handshake
- Use the interviewer's formal name unless they say otherwise (Mr., Ms., or Dr.)
- Make eye contact
- Have a positive attitude
Listen attentively
- Maintain eye contact
- Sit up straight,
but not rigid
Be aware of your body language
- Eye contact (if there is more than
one interviewer, make sure you make good contact with each interviewer)
- Talking with your hands
- Nod your
head, but not too often
- Open vs. closed seating positions
- Let your personality out in a way that is you
Use good communication
skills
- Speak clearly and concisely
- Use good grammar and a friendly tone
- Sound positive and enthusiastic
Ask pertinent questions about the job and organization (sample questions below)
- Find out about job duties
- Ask to whom you will report
Know the next steps in the interviewing process
- Ask the interviewer for a business card
- Find out the organization's hiring process after the interview
- Ask about other interviews that you might have with the organization
- Find out when decisions will be made in the hiring/selection process
- Learn when and how you should contact the employer/school
Thank the interviewer(s)
- Don't linger--watch for cues that the interview is over
- Shake hands firmly
- Express interest in being hired/selected
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