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HR Interview – HR Interview Etiquettes

By Exforsys | on August 17, 2006 |
HR Interviews

HR Interview Etiquettes

Once you have been offered an interview with a company you want to work for, you will want to make sure you demonstrate the proper etiquette. In order for you to be hired, you must complete the interview successfully.

There are a number of things you can do to tip the odds of being hired in your favor. To demonstrate the proper etiquette, you should always speak in a proper manner. If you don’t speak properly, you will send the wrong message to the person that is interviewing you. There are a number of things you will want to avoid when you speak during an interview.

The first thing you will want to avoid is interrupting the interviewer. This is rude, and will convey a message that you are impolite. Always wait for the interviewer to stop speaking for you say something. While this may sound like common sense, you could do by accident. The tone of your voice should match that of the person who is interviewing you. For example, if they are speaking in a soft tone, you should speak in a soft tone as well. Never use slang words or expressions. It is crucial for you to answer questions in a professional manner. When you use slang terms, you may sound unintelligent, and you may also sound rude.

Your personal appearance will play a pivotal role in your interview etiquette. It will often be the deciding factor in whether or not you’re hired for the job. When it comes to dressing up for an interview, you should wear the attire that you will be expected to wear if you are hired. For example, if you are applying for a job where you will be working in a professional office environment, you may be required to wear a suit. If you are going to an interview for a such a job, you will want to wear the appropriate attire. It is important to make sure you smell good, and you will want to avoid bringing any gadgets that could make noise.

One example of this is your cell phone. When you go to the interview, it should be turned off. Not only should it be turned off when you are conducting the interview, it should be turned off while you’re in the lobby waiting for the interview to be held. Talking on the phone while you wait to be interviewed is unprofessional, and will take you away from the task at hand. When many people are nervous, they chew gum. This is another form of bad etiquette when it is done during an interview. If you smoke cigarettes, you will want to avoid doing it before the interview starts. If you carry the scent of cigarette smoke, this could be offensive to the person that is interviewing you.

Always give direct answers to questions that are asked. Avoid giving answers which are vague, and stay on topic at all times. Make eye contact with the person that is speaking to you. When you shake hands with the interviewer, make sure your handshake is firm. Giving a firm handshake will convey a message of confidence, discipline, and determination. A weak handshake will convey a message that you are indecisive and unsure about yourself. Always maintain a good posture throughout the course of the interview. Sit upright in the seat. Rest your hands in your lap, and avoid waving them around when you talk.

Another thing that you will want to avoid is speaking too quickly. This will send a message that you are anxious or nervous, and this is something that you will want to avoid. In contrast, speaking to slowly will convey the message that you are unintelligent. You will want to speak at a moderate speed.

The interviewer should never have to ask you to repeat yourself. It is also important to avoid speaking to low. If the interviewer has to ask you to speak up, they may think that you are timid. Again, this is something you will want to avoid. During the interview, it is important to practice good etiquette. At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer. Being polite will always tip the odds in your favor.

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