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So you have solved hundreds of coding problems, brushed up your technical skills, and are ready to rock the interview! Although there is another important aspect that most interviewees ignore when it comes to job interviews - Soft Skills or Basic Etiquette. Interviews are meant to assess how good a fit you are for the specific job opening and organization as a whole and is not just limited to your knowledge, skills, experience, and professional background. Now, where does etiquette come into the picture?
👁 Interview Etiquette - How to Create a Good Impression?You might wonder why your body language and etiquette matter. Aren’t my skills and knowledge enough to hire me? The answer to the question is that you will represent the organization if selected - hence you must be well-behaved and ooze confidence in how you carry yourself. So, now let's move forward and take a look at how you can create a good impression:
The first and foremost step that you should follow is to do deep research about the organization in which you are going to give an interview. Knowing about the company gives you a different level of confidence and you can answer the questions asked by the interviewer in a better way. In order to know about the company you can go through their website, social media, and LinkedIn profile to understand both short-term and long-term goals.
Before going for the interview another important preparation that you should do is to read the job description twice or thrice. Doing this gives clarity regarding the job role that you are applying for. Along with that, you will also be able to distinguish between the tasks that you are unable to do and need more practice. Another importance of this step would be that you will get to know if you are the perfect fit for the role or not. Moreover, you can compare your current job role with the new job description and apply accordingly.
Now, being late can be a big drawback and provides a bad impression. Therefore it is important that you reach 10-15 mins early for the interview. Always check the location a day before and practice the run time so that you do not face any difficulty on an actual day. Reaching early shows your punctuality and seriousness regarding the job role thus, will leave a good impression on the recruiter. Also, when you reach early try to observe the employees and office environment as it will help in asking questions at the time of the interview.
Dressing appropriately can really help you in creating a good impression in an interview but make sure you wear the correct type of clothes. Always wear formal and decent colours. Wearing informal clothes or bold colours can minimize your chances of getting a job. Do research about the company culture via social media posts and observe the dress code of the present employees. Also, take a look at some do's and don'ts of dressing up.
Do's
Don'ts
There's a saying, "The first impression is the last impression" In the below pie chart we have tried to give you a pictorial representation of what constitutes a first impression. You will be surprised to know that only 7% of what you speak contributes to your overall body language! Hence, it is essential to focus on other aspects of your personality as well, like the way you sit, dress, and speak. The first impression definitely does not finalize your interview result, but it has the power to shape the way your next 20-30 minutes of the interview will look.
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Overstating your skill and achievements is quite tempting but is very wrong to do. Hence, it is important that you always remain truthful while giving answers during the interview. You might have no big achievements in your career but if you are honest then you will definitely get respect. But, if you lie and the person sitting in front of you comes to know the same, then things can get bad you might not even qualify for that position.
The way you speak is very much looked at during the interview. People who do not have a friendly voice or attitude are not considered good candidates. Therefore, it is important that you practice the way you speak before going for the interview. Do remember the following points:
Another thing to understand is that an interview is simply a conversation with the interviewer about your technical knowledge and skills. So participate freely in the discussion, and be honest. Never add anything extra and try to be yourself as anything artificial cannot be hidden from the person sitting in front of you. Remain focused on your answer and do not say anything which makes you unsure about yourself. Just be confident, and authentic and speak positively.
Remember that the interviewer is a human as well - they are friendly, understanding, and empathize with the interviewee’s situation. So ask for clarifications if the question is unclear, ask for time if you need some for solving a question, and make the interviewer aware if you are facing any sort of difficulty. Asking smart questions also interpret that you are serious about the new job role and also interested in knowing about the company.
Most of the candidates do not follow this step thus steps a way closer to getting the job. It is your duty after the interview it is your duty to send the recruiter a thank you email. Sending the mail helps the interviewer to remember you and they are forced to think about you. Just make sure that if our interview was in the morning, you send the email the next day in the morning or afternoon.
Finally, let's go through some tips for online interviews as well since they have become the new norm nowadays.
So, with these tips and etiquette rules, you will definitely be able to create a good impression on your interviewer and pose yourself as a professional individual. These tips can help you to be a terrific candidate and will definitely increase your chances of getting the job. You just need to be confident in your skills and YOURSELF, and you will nail down your interview.
