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- Never yawn. It is an absolute insult to your audience (regardless of a seemingly legitimate excuse). If you do slip and yawn. Apologize immediately.
- Never look at your watch during the interview. If you have a bad habit of doing this, take it off before you go into the interview.
- Never give "fishhand". Weak handshakes don't go over well with anyone! At the same time, don't overcompensate with a "bone crusher".
- Never avoid eye contact. This is a huge turn off. And if multiple people are in the room, rotate equally to look at everyone when you speak so as not to be dismissive to anyone.
- Never slouch, fidget or cross your arms. These are very bad non-verbal cues. Some people struggle with what to do with their hands. Consider bringing a notebook. That way, you can hold the pen and take notes to keep your hands busy.
- Never take risks with what you wear. Even if someone tells you it's a very casual workplace, that doesn't mean you can bust out your favorite Metallica t-shirt and keep your nose ring in. During the interview process, you don't want to stand out for the wrong reasons. This isn't a time to take risks. Men are always better off going with a dark suit and women with proper business atire.
- Never forget to clean up. For god sake, I can't believe I have to say this, but you should be perfect in your physical presentation (clean, neat, ironed clothes, good hygiene, moderate accessories and no perfume/cologne). Nuff said.
- Never "go down that road". Always steer clear of topics about sex, ethnicity, religion or politics even if the manager initiates these topics. It's best to stay neutral and change topics.
- Never be late or too early. Plan to be there about 5-10 minutes early. Account for not only the directions, but also traffic and parking arrangements so that you plan your arrival appropriately. Also don't go in any earlier than this.
- Never smoke a cigarette just before an interview. It smells and, let's face it, you never know if that manager has a "thing" about people that smoke.
- Never chew gum during the interview. Its disrespectful and says.."I don't care what you think, I'm just going to do what is comfortable to me"
- Never dis ANYONE you encounter at that company. Be polite to everyone: security staff, people in the elevator, the receptionist and especially Human Resources!! Word travels fast when people act rudely.
- Never leave your cell phone on. Make sure that you turn off your cell. You are likely one of the many who has a ridiculous or annoying ring tone and if it goes off, this will be a disruption.
- Never mispronounce people's names. If you don't know the proper pronunciation, DON'T guess! Call the company and find out. Also, don't call anyone Mr or Ms. Use their first name.
- Never complain about anything, PERIOD.
- Never forget your business cards and make sure you ask for every person's business card that you meet with in the interview. It shows that you took them seriously and gives you valuable follow up contact information for a thank you letter.
hey Pradeep... m sure we have read abt etiquettes when giving an interview.... do you think there needs to exist a list of etiquettes to be followed by HR's as well ??
hey Pradeep... m sure we have read abt etiquettes when giving an interview.... do you think there ne... See Priya's complete reply
Sure Priya why not. Even the HR or the interviewer also should follow certain etiqutte as well.
The most irritating thing which I face in interviews from an interviewer is the way they attend phone calls in between a discussion.After advent of mobile phones it has become so horrible that it not only disturbs the interviewee a lot it but it leads to lot of distortion and affects the flow of communication as he or she has to start from the begining again once the call was over.This is the major irritant and if they doesn't even follow this single etiquette properly, how can they select a proper candidate.
You have covered almost all the points, i want to add more tip what should you never do in interview
Never forget to study well about your current company and interviewing company
Never tell list of companies you worked just to show your experience - it gives negative impression
Never add fake achievements- interviewer can ask prove of what all you claimed at the time of interview
Never say for what you are not confident-
Many candidates when asked from their resume only, don't have appropriate answers (like their incentives, achievements etc)
Never smile unnecessarily or more then required
Never do knuckle cracking
Never shake your legs (if you are nervous ask for 5 mins, make yourself cool then go)
Never move your fingers in your hair
Never see the roof or walls if you don't know any answer
Never cry or try to gain sympathy for any circumstances, if you have to share then show you die hard attitude and you are ready to accept all challenges in life.
regards
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