Headhunters, career counselors, and professionals engaged in recruiting efforts at Fortune 100 companies all stress the prime importance of creating a great first impression.
Following are some of the most important key business etiquette you should pay close attention to achieve an excellent interview and creating a great first impression :
(a) Arrive a few minutes early. It is important that you not be late. It is also important that you are not too early - more than ten minutes before the appointment is too early and can be seen as rude or too aggressive. Arrive five to ten minutes early, a a sign that you are punctual and that this interview is important to you.
(b) Arrive with a professional-looking pad and pen. It is very important to some interviewers that you take some notes about what they say. Note-taking signifies that you find importance in what the interviewers are saying. However, do not take too many notes, and do not take notes if you believe jotting down a note will be interpreted as trying to bind the interviewer to some statement he or she might not want to be held to later. Use moderation, and before you start to take notes, ask the interviewer whether it is Ok. Getting permission to take notes sets a good tone at the start of the interview.
(c) Appear organized, carrying related documents with you. For instance, if the employer supplied a list of all of the persons you should interview with, take the list with you on the day of your interviews. Also have a few copies of your resume on hand in case any of the interviewers does not have your resume readily available.
(d) Shake hands with the interviewer. When you meet the interviewer, be certain to shake hands with him or her. Keep your handshake firm and steady.
(e) Wait to be asked to take a seat. As a common etiquette practice, you should not move toward a seat and sit down until the interviewer points out where you should be seated and invites you to sit. If the interviewer does not do so right away, you can politely ask, "Where would you like me to sit?" This is a sign of respect.
(f) Use the interviewer's last name. You should treat the exchange as formal, using the interviewer's last name and proper title (Dr., Mrs., Ms., Mr.) unless the interviewer gives you permission to do otherwise.
Source : How to Interview Like A Top MBA - Dr.Shel Leanne
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