How to use Interviewing Etiquette

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How to use Interviewing Etiquette

• Jeff Thomas

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Agenda

• Before Interview
• During Interview
• After Interview

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Before Interview

• Research
• Bring Business Cards
• Dress
• Punctuality

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Research

• Know position applying for
• Know what skill set will be required
• Learn names when possible

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Dress

• Dress one level above workplace
• Should be neatly pressed, unwrinkled
• Dress conservatively
• Men
• navy/black business suit
• Women
• Business suit or dress
• avoid plunging necklines
• overly flamboyant colors

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Punctuality

• Arrive 10-15 minutes early
• DONT assume there is a secretary
• Paperwork

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During Interview

• PPI (Positive Personal Image)
• Effective Listening
• Thank the Interviewer

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PPI

• Eye Contact
• Trust
• Confidence, respect and interpersonal skills
• Handshake
• Thumb web to web
• Firm but not hard or soft
• Annunciate
• Non-threatening body language

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Effective Listening

• Remember Names
• Body Language

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Post Interview

• Notes
• Thank You Letter

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Note Cards

• write down names
• Also strong points/weak points

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Thank You Letter

• Send via land mail is preferable
• Should be written that day
• mailed within 48 hours

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Summary

• Be Punctual
• Dress Appropriately
• Research Effectively
• PPI
• Listening Skills
• Thank You Letter

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References

• Referential material from the internet
• Teenanalyst
• CareerMidEast

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Thank You

• Thank you for your time
• Happy to answer any questions at this time