4. Interview Tips and Etiquettes a. Shake hands( firm but not squeezing) and greet and address all interviewers. b. Maintain Eye Contact with interviewers, and smile. c. Make sure that your mobile phone is entirely switched off, not even on vibrate. d. Let the company take the lead during the interview. But bear in mind that you are in fact having a discussion with your potential employers, and the interview is not an inquisition. Your interviewer may in fact be as nervous as you are. If there are periods of silence, let the silence sit. Avoid rambling or talking too much just to fill the gaps. Share or communicate about matters that you feel would be important to help you position yourself better with the potential employer. It is really about sharing with your potential employer why you have chosen to join their organisation, and how you will add value for their organisation that really matter for them. e. Listen out fully on your interviewer’ s questions. Do not interrupt their questions or sentences, nor“ step” on their last words of a question or sentence. f. Mind your posture – do not slouch. Sit up straight and lean slightly forward. Sitting towards the front edge of the chair would help you lean easier forward, thereby creating rapport through your body language by“ closing the gap” between the interviewer( s) and you. g. You may take notes during your interview. Bring with you a notepad to take down questions, or make notes during the interview as you may not be able to remind all that facts and information in the midst of your nervousness. h. Arrive between 10-15 minutes earlier for the interview, not too early nor come late for the interview. i. The interview is over only when you have left the premises. Do not make phone calls whilst on the premises discussing your interview. j. Do not be disheartened even if the interview is not turning out the way you expect it to. Pursue the interview with sustained enthusiasm and positive attitude. You will be surprised by how the tables will turn in such cases!
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