What are the basic precautions for interview etiquette?

When job seekers learn interview etiquette, they should first understand the function and process of the interview itself, and then prepare the corresponding interview etiquette.

When job seekers learn interview etiquette, they should first understand the function and process of the interview itself, and then prepare the corresponding interview etiquette.

Interview is the first step to a successful job search. Whether a job seeker can achieve his job-hunting goal or not, the key step is to meet with the employer and exchange information with the personnel supervisor, so that the personnel supervisor can believe that the job seeker is the talent that the employer needs. Interview can never be replaced by other forms of job hunting, because interview is the most effective form of information exchange between people. In the interview, the interviewer's understanding of job seekers only accounts for 30%, and eye contact and the interviewer's temperament, image and body language account for the vast majority. Therefore, job seekers should not only pay attention to their appearance and speech, but also avoid making many subconscious gestures and actions during the interview.

The interview process can be divided into several parts:

Look at the preparations in front of you.

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The first ten minutes of the interview (make a first impression)

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Interview dialogue

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The HR supervisor gives the job seeker a chance to ask questions (last ten minutes)

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End the interview

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Follow up. Let's take the interview process as the center to analyze what preparations should be made in etiquette. Preparation before the interview

See the object in front of you.

Including briefcase, job notebook, multiple printed resumes, interview preparation materials, personal ID card, registration photos, etc. All the prepared documents should be put in a brown paper envelope. About the preparation of interview materials, including how to write resume and cover letter, how to contact the employer directly by telephone, etc. These all involve etiquette requirements, which are described in detail in the previous chapters 2, 3 and 4. This chapter will focus on the preparation methods and skills of clothing appearance.

Briefcase:

Bringing a briefcase with you when applying for a job will give the impression of a professional. A briefcase doesn't need an expensive real leather bag, but it should look elegant and large enough to hold A4-sized documents smoothly.

● Notebook:

The time to attend the job interview, the name, address, contact person and contact information of each company, a brief record of the interview process, follow-up records, etc. shall be recorded. Keep the job search record with you at all times, so as to record the latest situation or inquire at any time.

In addition, the originals and copies of pens, resumes, ID cards, personal registration photos, academic certificates, award-winning certificates and other documents should be prepared for future reference. It is very embarrassing and impolite if the company's personnel director asks to see some original documents, but the interviewer doesn't bring them. This is the most important omission to avoid in interview etiquette.

The interview dress requires everything to match the identity of the job seeker.

During an interview, a dress that matches your image will give people a clean and professional impression. Boys should look capable and generous, and girls should look solemn and pretty.

Dress etiquette of the boy in the interview;

● Suit:

Boys should usually prepare one or two decent suits, and don't rush to buy them before the interview, because it is not easy to find a suit that suits them. When buying a full set of two-piece suits, you should pay attention to the mainstream colors, such as gray or dark blue, so as not to be rude in various occasions, and the price level should be in line with the student's identity. Don't blindly compare with others and spend money on high-end brand-name suits, because employers will lose their first impression of job seekers when they see that their clothes are too particular and do not conform to their student status.

● Shirt:

It is mainly white or light color, so it is better to wear a tie and trousers. Usually, you should also pay attention to buying some shirts that fit you better, and iron them before the interview, so as not to give people a "wrinkled" feeling. Brand-new shirts will look unnatural and too eye-catching, which will weaken the personnel supervisor's attention to other aspects of job seekers. I would like to remind you that the suit, shirt, trousers, shoes and socks you wear during the interview should not give people a brand-new and shiny feeling, because the personnel supervisor will think that your clothes are hastily assembled, so have you added too many traces of artificial carving to your other materials? And there are too many things wrapped around you from head to toe. There must be something that will make you feel uncomfortable, thus distracting your energy and affecting your interview performance.

● Leather shoes:

Don't think that the more expensive the better, be comfortable and generous. Leather shoes should be black and polished the day before the interview.

● Tie:

When attending an interview, boys must wear a tie outside their shirts. Ties should be made of pure silk, and there should be no oil stains or wrinkles. A tie that matches the color of the suit is usually prepared.

● socks:

The color of socks is also very delicate. When wearing a suit and tie, socks must be dark gray, blue and black, so as not to be rude on any occasion.

● Hair:

Try to avoid getting a haircut the day before the interview to avoid appearing unnatural. You'd better get a haircut three days before the interview. Both boys and girls should wash their hair the day before the interview to avoid dandruff on their hair or clothes. Keeping their appearance clean and tidy is the premise of getting a good first impression from the employer.

In addition, boys should shave their beards, don't scratch their skin when shaving, and cut their nails clean the day before the interview.

Dress etiquette in the interview of female students;

● Suit:

Every girl should prepare one or two sets of more formal suits in case of going to different units for interviews. The patterns of women's suits are endless, and everyone can choose according to their own preferences, but the principle is that they must be consistent with the identity of prospective office workers. Brightly colored clothes will make people look lively and energetic, while simple and steady suits will make people look generous and capable. Remember this principle and choose the right suit for employers with different backgrounds.

● Make-up:

Girls attending the interview can wear some light makeup, including lipstick, but they can't wear heavy makeup, which is too enchanting and does not conform to the image and identity of college students.

● Leather shoes:

High heels should not be too high and avant-garde. It is best not to wear sandals with bare toes in summer, and it is not advisable to paint your toenails red or other colors. Silk stockings are elegant in flesh color.

● Wallet:

A girl's bag should be able to carry, which is different from a briefcase containing interview materials. You can just take your briefcase without it, but you can't stuff all the documents in your briefcase into your purse without it.

● Watch:

It is not advisable to wear too fancy watches during the interview, which gives people a feeling of being too naive. Adjust the time before the interview to avoid being late or making jokes.

Taboo: Boys and girls are not allowed to wear T-shirts, jeans and sports shoes during the interview. A casual look 100% is not welcomed by the personnel supervisor. Girls must not give people the wrong signal in their clothes. For example, clothes that are too bright and sexy will make people think other things, causing a lot of unnecessary troubles and even sexual harassment, which is not good for job hunting itself.

Etiquette in the interview process

The whole interview process usually lasts only about an hour, so we can imagine it as a stage play. The protagonists in the play are the personnel supervisor and the job seeker. There are only two characters, but the plot is ever-changing. As a party who plays a job seeker, we must grasp the discretion of job hunting and don't ruin the "good show" by going too far or not in place.

How to master the etiquette of job interview?

As long as you follow the following principles and do a good job in job hunting, there will generally be no big problems.

Keep a sincere attitude

When entering the interview site, job seekers should always smile, not be too nervous, and be polite to every company employee they meet.

Body language accounts for more than 50% in interpersonal communication. Everyone must have failed in an interview. After analysis, the major is right, and I have never said anything inappropriate. Anyway, I don't know where I lost. In fact, in addition to fierce competition in the workplace, improper body language performance during the interview is also an important factor to expose weaknesses.

Body language includes: eye contact when speaking;

Body posture control;

Habitual movements;

Voice in speech, etc.

● Eye contact

During the interview, candidates should keep eye contact with the examiner to show their respect for the examiner. The skill of eye contact is to stare at the examiner's nose for about 15 seconds at a time, then naturally turn to other places, such as the examiner's hand, desk and so on, and then look at the examiner's nose every 30 seconds or so. Don't hesitate to look and avoid flickering, which is a sign of unconfidence.

● Body posture and habitual movements

When entering and leaving the interview office, you should pay attention to etiquette, hold your head high and be full of energy, and don't shrug your shoulders, dance, glance left and right, sit askew and shake your legs frequently. When talking to people, these are all bad body language. In short, don't use too many gestures, and cooperate appropriately when necessary.

Speak in a low voice.

Voice can tell whether a person is nervous, confident, etc. At ordinary times, we should practice the art of speaking more, control the speed of speaking, don't scream weak gas, keep a calm tone, have a moderate volume, and answer succinctly, and don't use irrelevant idioms such as "hmm" and "this", which all indicate that we are unprofessional in self-expression.

When attending an interview, besides memorizing the information prepared by yourself, how to grasp the opportunity of just one hour or so, give play to one's strengths and establish a good image, and master good conversation skills is also an important factor in implementing a successful interview.

Interview examiners generally appreciate candidates who speak elegantly, clearly and logically. As we mentioned in the previous chapters, when preparing for the interview, we should find time to role-play with our peers, be familiar with the self-introduction and answers to related questions during the interview, and study the perspective and focus of the examiner's observation.

During the whole interview, be careful not to be nervous, and express yourself concisely, clearly, confidently and humorously. At the same time, pay attention to the change of the examiner's expression, that is, observe what the examiner is interested in as soon as possible, and then focus on expressing it according to the preparation in advance.

Remember: when you disagree with the examiner, don't argue, which will lead to a temporary "happy mouth" and lose the game. You should know that the power of life and death is in the hands of the examiner. Even if you disagree with his opinion, you can't directly refute it. You can use words like this:

"Yes, what you said makes sense. You are very experienced at this point, but I also met one thing ... "

You can communicate in a similar way at first. However, when drawing a conclusion, don't take the initiative to say that it is completely contrary to the examiner's point of view, but guide the examiner to make a conclusion by himself, avoid direct conflict with the examiner, and express his point of view skillfully, especially when answering interview questions, he is careless, easy to handle improperly, and too confident to ignore the scene control.

Etiquette at the end of the interview

At the end of the interview, did you get the successful admission as expected, did you get the dream job opportunity, or just got an ambiguous answer: "Well, Mr./Ms. XX, we will further consider your situation and other candidates, and we will inform you in time if there is any further information." We can't be rude and treat our employers with a normal heart. Moreover, many multinational companies often know who the last few candidates are after two or three rounds of interviews, and then make a final comprehensive evaluation. The competition is fierce.

If we get such a reply, we would like to thank the personnel director of the employer for taking the precious time to meet with him, and look forward to further interviews with Mr./Ms. ××. This not only maintains a good relationship with the directors of relevant units, but also shows their excellent interpersonal skills. When the employer finally considers the candidate, it can increase its score.

You'd better shake hands with the personnel manager to say goodbye. When you leave the office, put the chair you just sat in right where you just entered, thank you again and go out. When you pass the front desk, you should take the initiative to nod to the front desk staff or say "thank you, goodbye".

After the interview, when you get home, you should carefully record the whole interview process. Every interview question and every detail should be recorded in the interview record book. Whether the interview is successful or not is not the most important. The most important thing is to analyze various factors from the last interview and learn from experience. The next interview will be stronger.

Job search etiquette self-examination form

Etiquette before job interview:

1. Hair is clean and natural. If you want to dye your hair, pay attention to the color and hairstyle.

2. The clothes are generous, neat and fit. Fashionable and generous suits are suitable for both men and women.

3. Trim your nails the day before the interview and avoid applying nail polish.

4. Don't wear unconventional decorations.

5. Choose the shoes you are used to wearing, and be sure to clean and wipe them before going out to do things.

Etiquette in job interview:

1. In any case, you should pay attention to knocking at the door before entering the room.

2. Be calm and polite to others.

3. Keep your eyes looking straight and smile.

4. Speak clearly and at a moderate volume.

5. Look focused and don't comb your hair when you speak.

6. Gestures should not be too many, and appropriate coordination is needed.

7. Before entering the interview office, you can chew a piece of gum to eliminate your breath and ease your stable and nervous mood.

Etiquette at the end of the interview:

1. Shake hands with the examiner politely and thank you.

2. Stand up gently and push the chair to its original position.

When you leave the company gate, thank the receptionist.

Send a written thank-you letter within 4.24 hours.