During the interview |
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Your interview starts just before you enter the company's premises.
- Take three deep breaths before entering the offices; this helps to relieve stress.
- Throw away your chewing gum.
- Turn off your mobile phone or set it to silent.
- Even if you are feeling stressed, be kind and treat the people you meet with respect (including the receptionist in charge of announcing your arrival).
During your interview:
- Smile as you enter.
- Look the person in the eyes when you shake their hand. (Use a firm handshake but don't crush the other person's hand.)
- Wait until you are told to be seated.
- Take out your documents and keep them on your lap.
- Ask if it is ok to take notes.
- Let the recruiter speak first, since he/she is conducting the meeting.
- Don't look around too much; try to maintain visual contact.
- If the telephone rings and the person answers, stay seated and pretend not to hear anything.
- Answer the recruiter's questions. Accept responsibility for your failures, don't criticize former employers or colleagues, express yourself in positive terms, avoid being indiscreet and watch out for verbal tics.
- Just answer the questions; don't add anything.
- Wait until you are asked before raising any questions you may have.
- At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer.