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24th
July 2010
Job interview
Etiquette
 This
is recruiting season. In St. Lucia over 3,000
students leave the confines of school and head
for the world of work. You are one of the lucky
ones who have been invited to a job interview
by an employer after seeing your resume and
noting your education, experience and expertise.
There are certain things that the employer will
be judging you on during the job interview,
most of which fall under the heading of “Job
Interview Etiquette”. Here are some tips
to help you with the interview:
Dress: In these times when business professional
and business casual are constantly confused,
it is difficult to know how to dress. Walk into
any place of business, and you’ll get
mixed messages. However, visiting the business
way in advance of the day, will provide an insight
into how to dress for the interview. Remember
that it is always better to dress up rather
than down.
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Time:
Be on time. Showing up late will ruin your chances
of being hired, but arriving too early can also
affect the outcome. When you appear more than
ten minutes ahead of your appointment, you intrude
on the interviewer’s time and other activities.
Verifying the location: Be sure you know where
you are going and how long it will take to get
there. Factor in details that could slow you
down like the time of day. Is it rush hour or
is school letting out?
How to begin: Make eye contact, smile and extend
your hand immediately. The first words out of
your mouth should be “thank you”
and the interviewer’s name.
Where to sit: Unless you are told where to sit,
ask. If you are given a choice between the sofa
and a straight chair, pick the chair. You may
not be as comfortable, but you’ll look
more professional.
How to conclude: When the interview is over,
thank the person again for seeing you, use his
name and shake hands.
Discuss
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