How to behave during job interview

In our time it is not uncommon, when there is stillyoung girls and children are looking for work - these are high school students who want to earn money during the holidays, and students who want to combine their studies and work. Yes, and young professionals who have just left the walls of their alma mater, do not always receive work on distribution. It is for the youth and our story will be interesting how to behave during the job interview so that the potential employer sees in you not a green girl, but a promising young business lady. There are so many details that can affect how you are perceived by the recruiter. And the way you behave will become one of the most important indicators. It is important not only what you will say, but also how you will look and in what manner you will be able to flash. A recruiter often is interested not only in how skilled you are for the job (he understands that experience is a gain thing), but also by what personal qualities you possess and how well you will fit into the team. How should we look and behave in order to make a good impression?

Let's talk about the appearance

It is very important, what impression do you make?his appearance on the interviewer - and this will also affect the outcome of the interview. People get the impression of each other for a few seconds at a meeting, so the significance of your appearance is enormous. Only this does not mean that you should wear a sexy outfit and make an impressive make-up - clothes should emphasize your physical and not your physical qualities. Dress appropriately if you go to an office interview, then you better wear a business suit - a strict light blouse, a classic dark skirt. In the cold season, the suit will be complemented by a jacket or a jacket of classic cut. Shoes should not be too bright and extravagant. In addition, cosmetics and perfumes should be kept to a minimum. In no case should not wear shorts, tops, miniskirts - this would be too unprofessional behavior. If you go to an interview to get a job in a profession where business suits usually do not carry (for example, the media or McDonald's), then you can dress more at ease. But - never wear an interview for jeans, because in them you will be the very green girl-sorceress, which you carefully try to hide from the strict eyes of the recruiter. Of course, for teenagers who are arranged on a part-time or summer work-off, the rules are not so strict. The dress of the girl should be, at least, neat and tidy, and only the choice of the style remains at the discretion of the applicant of the place. Hair should be neatly combed. The way your hair looks looks can tell a lot about your personality. Therefore, it is very important that the hair does not hang haphazardly over the shoulders or be flooded with styling products so that it would seem artificial. And anyway, an excessive amount of gel or wax can make you look not only unprofessional, but also rather frivolous. Especially do not abuse the gel with the effect of "wet hair" - this is forgivable only thirteen teens. The hair should be neatly combed and stowed. If you have long hair, they need to be removed back - better to pull in the tail or in a bun. Hairpins and hoops, if you wear them, should be very modest, almost invisible. Remember - you did not come to the beauty contest, and nothing should distract the attention of others from your personal and business qualities.

How to behave - simple rules that bring success

And so we came to the most important: How should you behave and what should you say, so that the impression of you was exactly what you are counting on? Correctly greet the interviewer. Your greeting will probably be the very first contact with the interviewer, so it is very important to show yourself with the best hand from these very first seconds. Go into the room quietly - not sly, but without too much fussiness. Say hello clearly and clearly, looking into the eyes of the recruiter (eye contact is very important, so try to maintain it throughout the conversation). And be sure to introduce yourself. Sit right. You almost certainly will be offered to sit on a chair. You should sit down so that you can sit comfortably for a long time, but at the same time that you position yourself as an attentive listener. Our advice: sit on the edge of the chair, or close to his back. A common mistake is that almost all sit down in the middle of the chair; this will lead to the fact that your legs will run very fast and your back will grow tired. You stoop, without noticing it, and it completely destroys the image of a successful lady, who you so would like to reproduce. Do not interrupt the interviewer Always let the recruiter finish speaking before you start speaking by yourself. This is generally the basic rule of communication with people. Put yourself in the interviewer's place, and you will understand that being interrupted in mid-sentence can be rude and very annoying, especially if you are going to say something very important. In general, your haste may be superfluous, because it is quite possible that what you want to ask about, the interviewer will mention so during a conversation with you. Be patient, listen carefully to everything the recruiter says, and leave questions for the time when he's finished speaking. In addition, remember that you can always ask about what remains unexplained for you, at the end of the interview, when the interviewer asks if you have any questions. So do not rush to talk, let the recruiter speak. Show respect to others, and you will cause respect for yourself. Show your confidence Do not talk from a defeatist position. Do not panic or be too listless or indifferent. This will create an image of a completely different person, whom I would like to encounter at work every day. Be confident in yourself and in your abilities, without showing any impudence or self-admiration. You have to show that you are the girl who would behave in a friendly team, while doing her duties well. Therefore, tell us about your achievements in the area of interest to you, while remaining modest. Keep a positive attitude You should try to smile and maintain a positive attitude during the entire interview. If what you hear sounds to you not too well, do not frown and do not look displeased. Just keep a slight smile on your face until it's time to say something. Thus, you demonstrate excellent self-control and strength of character, which clearly will play in your favor. Maintain eye contact Once again, we want to recall the importance of maintaining eye contact. If you look at objects lying on the table, or move your eyes around the room, then you are unlikely to impress the person interested in the topic of the conversation. Here, try to imagine that the recruiter, while you are talking with him, leads a look around - you would immediately decide that he is not interested in him as a companion, and that your interview is probably failed. Is not it? Golden rules to succeed Remember firmly what you should do:

Know the exact time and place of the interview, so as not to get lost and not be late.
To arrive in advance, at least 10 minutes before the interview, so that there was time to look around and put yourself in order.
To treat all people working in the office,politely and with respect. Even if it's a guard or a cleaning lady. By the way, their opinion about you can also be taken into account when deciding whether to provide you with a job.
Listen carefully to be sure that you correctly understand everything the recruiter is talking about.
Ask for clarification if you do not understand the question.
Answer the questions not too broadly and talk about your successes, if possible, by supporting the words with concrete examples.
Demonstrate a positive attitude. The interviewer evaluates you as a potential employee; so show me that you are the person with whom you can work comfortably together.
Try to talk about your business qualities, commensurate with the values and priorities of the company.
Make sure you understand correctly what steps will be taken next to you; find out when and from whom you can hear the results of the interview.
Immediately after the interview, make notes for yourself so as not to forget later some important details of the conversation.

How not to behave in an interview

You yourself should understand how you do not stand yourselfto lead - it is enough to remember everything that your mother taught you when you were a little girl, and everything will be fine! And yet, we want to remind you of some rules: Do not be late. You must meet a person who is at work and very busy, and he, most likely, has interviews with other candidates. For you it would be better if you had a few minutes before the meeting to collect your thoughts, and not to fly into the room where you are assigned an interview, cursing to yourself and trying to gather thoughts "in a bunch". If the delay does not happen due to your fault (everything can happen in life!), Do not hesitate for a minute, call the recruiter and warn him about your delay, briefly explaining the reason. Do not be rude. This rule applies not only to the recruiter, but to everyone with whom you will meet in this organization, including the watchmen, the person who will show you the room you need, the junior staff and other candidates for the vacant seat. We are sure that they do not deserve such an attitude, and you do not know how their opinion will affect your future (remember, we already talked about this?) Do not forget the names For each person, the most pleasant sound is the aloud pronounced his name. Do not forget the name of the person you are talking to, and call it by name when it is convenient. If you are invited to a re-interview, make sure that the respondent will talk with you, which is the first time. Do not confront Your interviewer may well ask you some difficult and even provocative questions or challenge your answers. This is not a personal attack, so stay calm and, if necessary, insist on your point of view - you need to show that you know how to keep cool under pressure. By the way, it is in order to look at your reaction in a conflict situation, most often such questions are asked. Try not to hit your face in the mud! Do not lie. It's very important. If you do not have work experience, do not say that you have already worked. If you are asked about your personal position with respect to the policy of the company - do not talk about what you are not too sure of. Do not give wrong information about yourself. Do not forget that your words can be checked. Body language You should be aware of several common mistakes that people make when talking to someone. We list only a few that you should avoid when you come to an interview:

Try not to fidget during a conversation. This indicates lack of self-confidence.
Do not sit with your arms crossed over your chest, because it speaks of your distrust and of the fact that you are not telling the whole truth about yourself.
Do not shrug your shoulders if you are asked a question onwhich you find it difficult to answer on the go. Better not answer immediately, but consider the answer for a few seconds. Shrinking the shoulders will create the impression that you do not know the answer to the question at all.
Do not answer with a nod or a negative shake of the head. Use words when answering questions.

A few forbidden things

Do not make excuses by denying your mistake. Take responsibility for your decisions and actions.
Do not make negative comments about other places where you had to go through interviews.
Do not take care of the interview casually, as if you just walked around the neighborhood shops, and wandered here along the way. This is offensive to both the interviewer and the organization he represents.
Do not let the impression arise that you are only interested in the geographical location of the organization (proximity to your home and other).
Do not create the impression that the prospective salary interests you more than the work itself.
Do not show that you are in desperate need of employment and would agree absolutely on any job.
Finding a job and passing an interview can be a hard job, causing disappointment. Do not show your disappointment or negative attitude during the interview.
Do not chew gum during a conversation; it is also unacceptable to go into the office in a cloud of tobacco "flavor."
Do not let your cell phone ring atinterview time. If this does happen, apologize and quickly disable it. You can not view a text message, distracting from the conversation. This will show disrespect to the interlocutor.
Do not take your parents with you for an interview,wife, groom or girlfriend. If you are not independent enough to come to the interview alone, then you will not appear old enough to be recruited.

We hope that you will be able to cause positive emotions from the recruiter with your appearance and behavior. We wish you success! We advise you to read: