Good Interview Etiquette

Good Interview Etiquette Job interviews are unlike any other social interaction. An interview is one of the few places where you go into it knowing that you are going to be judged and that how you perform in front of those judging you  will have a direct impact on your professional future.  Job interviews will also have their own expected manners and behaviors that you should follow in order to make the best impression you can. If you do that, then you can  relax after your interview knowing that you did the best you could and no matter what happens, you can move on without too much disappointment. Dress Your Best: Wear an outfit appropriate for the interview. Make sure it is not too tight or revealing. While you need to be comfortable during the interview, you also want the interviewer to be comfortable, and not distracted by your attire. Smile: This is imperative. It seems simple, but a smile will put your interviewer at ease and will help you  appear more confident. Do not interrupt: This also seems simple and obvious, but you would be amazed at how many people do not understand or follow this rule of etiquette. In other social interactions you may be able to get away with interrupting someone, but you cant get away with it in an interview and also get the job. Wait until you are sure your interviewer has finished speaking before answering questions or giving your input. Look interested: Even if you are not interested, make the effort to look like you are. Make eye contact with the interviewer and others in the room who may be speaking to you regarding the job. If your interviewer feels you are not interested in them and what they are saying, they will be turned off and will return the favor by not being interested in what you have to say. Following these common sense tips will help to ensure you are putting your best foot forward during your interview. They dont take extra effort, you just have to think about what is happening and what you are doing in order to make sure you are following good interview etiquette and ultimately leaving the interviewer with a great impression of what you can offer in the workplace.