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HR Interview – Do’s and Dont’s in a HR Interview

By Exforsys | on November 3, 2006 |
HR Interviews

Do’s and Dont’s in a HR Interview

There are a number of things that you will want to avoid during the HR interview process. While some of these things are directed at the interviewer, the other things are directed at the applicant. If interviewers fail to follow the proper procedures throughout the interview process, it could lead to problems with the company, and they could lose the chance to hire a qualified applicant.

If you are the applicant, and you fail to do the right things during the interview, you will damage your chances of being hired for the position. If you are the interviewer, you will want to avoid asking questions that are related to the religion, race, or sexual orientation of the applicant.

If you are interviewing an applicant who brings up these things, politely direct them back to the main topic of the interview. The only time that you should ask applicants about their age is if the position requires them to be an adult. If it is not directly related to the job, you should never ask about the age of the applicant under any circumstances. All questions which are related to the race of ethnicity of an individual should be avoided during the interview process. Questions about religion should be avoided as well. If you are an applicant who is being interviewed, there are a number of things you will want to pay attention to.

The first thing that you will want to pay attention to is your appearance. The way you are dressed when you arrive to an interview will often play a role in whether or not you are hired. Unfortunately, we live in a world where the appearance of a person is important. Even if you are highly qualified for the job, you may not be hire for the position if you do not have an appearance which is acceptable to the person who is interviewing you. If you are getting an office job, it is best to be dressed in a nice suit. You should also be well groomed. It is important to avoid chewing gum, and your cell phone should be turned off before the interview process begins.

Avoid bringing gadgets to the interview process. These things include MP3 players, PDAs, or any handheld devices, especially those that make noises. If your cell phone goes off while you are being interviewed, there is a high probability that you will not be highered by the company. When it comes to your appearance, it is also important to make sure you smell good. You should consume a breath mint before the interview starts, and while wearing perfume or cologne is good, you should never wear too much. A number of studies have indicated that about 60% of the things interviewers look for during interviews are non-verbal instead of verbal.

Your body language and appearance is crucially important, and you will want to pay attention to it. Never laugh during an interview unless the interviewer laughs first. When you first walk in, shake their hand firmly, and do it again at the end of the interview. It is important to make sure your palms are not sweaty. If you wash your hands before the interview, make sure they are dry before it begins. Human resources interviews can be a difficult process. The applicants tend to be nervous, and the interviewers must make sure they ask questions that are appropriate. However, the interview process will go smoothly is both sides understand the procedures that must be carried out.

If you are the applicant, it is important to avoid saying negative things about your former boss, even if you feel your statements are justified. This will convey a bad message to the person that is interviewing you. It is also important to make sure you speak properly.

While your voice should be audible, it should not be too loud. Always speak clearly, and never use slang words or expressions under any circumstances. If you do these things, you will convey the message that you are unprofessional. When you are sitting in the lobby waiting to be interviewed, avoid talking on your cell phone if possible. It is important to make sure you’re focused at all times. Make sure you have researched both the company and the position being offered before you accept the interview. Knowing more about the position you desire can allow you to answer the questions in a knowledgeable manner.

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