Dos and Don’ts of Interview
Job interview is the conversation between the employer and potential employee where the latter is evaluated by his responses and judged whether he is suitable for the position. Apart from the answers he gives, he is also evaluated based on the overall presentation, attire and body language. Here are some dos and don’ts for a successful interview.
Dos
1. Do prior research on the company and the exact requirements for that position and try to show it whenever apt.
2. Fill out the application form neatly.
3. Dress conservatively and be well groomed.
4. Arrive on time, preferably earlier by 15 minutes to settle down. But not too early to make you restless.
5. Offer a firm handshake.
6. Have self-confidence. Maintain eye contact throughout.
7. Prepare for the regularly asked questions like “Tell me about yourself”, “What are your strengths/weaknesses”, etc.
8. If a difficult question is asked, even if you are prepared with the answer, wait for a moment before answering.
9. Display a sense of humour whenever possible.
10. Ask for clarification if you don’t understand a question. In fact, this can even fetch you time to think.
11. Nod your head and be an active listener when they are saying something.
12. Always be positive.
13. Sit still in your seat with upright posture.
14. After the interview, thank the interviewers and express confidence even if you felt the interview did not go well.
15. After coming out, make notes which will help you in further interviews.
16. Send a thank-you mail to your interviewers.
Don’ts
1. Don’t show lack of interest or frustration.
2. Don’t be indecisive or contradict your own statements.
3. Don’t chew gum or smoke even before the interview.
4. Don’t lie or exaggerate. You would be in an awkward situation if verified.
5. Don’t give negative feedback about past employers. Just say that you are looking for a better work opportunity.
6. Don’t concentrate on the geography of the place and also do not have geographical restrictions.
7. Don’t talk about salary unless the topic is brought up.
8. Don’t use cell phones inside the office. Keep it in silent or switched off mode.
9. Don’t be soft-spoken. At the same time, you should not be over-aggressive either.
10. Don’t interrupt when the interviewer is speaking.
11. Don’t be nervous and show that you are desperate for employment.
12. Don’t give binary “yes/no” as the answer support it with a statement.
13. Don’t sit with your arms folded and legs crossed.
14. Don’t ask “How did I do?” at the end of the interview.
Dos
1. Do prior research on the company and the exact requirements for that position and try to show it whenever apt.
2. Fill out the application form neatly.
3. Dress conservatively and be well groomed.
4. Arrive on time, preferably earlier by 15 minutes to settle down. But not too early to make you restless.
5. Offer a firm handshake.
6. Have self-confidence. Maintain eye contact throughout.
7. Prepare for the regularly asked questions like “Tell me about yourself”, “What are your strengths/weaknesses”, etc.
8. If a difficult question is asked, even if you are prepared with the answer, wait for a moment before answering.
9. Display a sense of humour whenever possible.
10. Ask for clarification if you don’t understand a question. In fact, this can even fetch you time to think.
11. Nod your head and be an active listener when they are saying something.
12. Always be positive.
13. Sit still in your seat with upright posture.
14. After the interview, thank the interviewers and express confidence even if you felt the interview did not go well.
15. After coming out, make notes which will help you in further interviews.
16. Send a thank-you mail to your interviewers.
Don’ts
1. Don’t show lack of interest or frustration.
2. Don’t be indecisive or contradict your own statements.
3. Don’t chew gum or smoke even before the interview.
4. Don’t lie or exaggerate. You would be in an awkward situation if verified.
5. Don’t give negative feedback about past employers. Just say that you are looking for a better work opportunity.
6. Don’t concentrate on the geography of the place and also do not have geographical restrictions.
7. Don’t talk about salary unless the topic is brought up.
8. Don’t use cell phones inside the office. Keep it in silent or switched off mode.
9. Don’t be soft-spoken. At the same time, you should not be over-aggressive either.
10. Don’t interrupt when the interviewer is speaking.
11. Don’t be nervous and show that you are desperate for employment.
12. Don’t give binary “yes/no” as the answer support it with a statement.
13. Don’t sit with your arms folded and legs crossed.
14. Don’t ask “How did I do?” at the end of the interview.
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