A successful job interview begins long before the initial meeting. Research, planning, effort and preparation must first take place prior to the first handshake. Whether you’ll be meeting in person, a telephone interview, via Skype, or over a business meal, the articles below include etiquette tips to help you make a positive and memorable first, second or third impression. Approach the job interview process with attention to every detail. Your determination to put your best foot forward will be reflected in every step as you appear confident and in control from your cover letter to your thank you note. Good luck and enjoy your journey.
Business Etiquette: Job Interview Checklist
Prepping for a job interview can be daunting. Applying for multiple jobs at the same time can add to the confusion and blur your memory when you have so many interviews to remember. To be sure you are prepared, as well as accurate in your recollection, refer to my job interview checklist … [ Read More ]
Do’s and Don’ts of Phone Interview Etiquette
Do you have a telephone interview scheduled for a job you’ve set your sights on? Always remember the reason for the telephone interview is to impress the recruiter and convince him or her that you are worthy of a face to face interview. Make no mistake – this is an elimination process and it is in … [ Read More ]
Body Language Etiquette: Nonverbal Messages
During an interview, your mouth is not the only thing that is speaking. Your body language is saying a great deal about how you are feeling and what you are thinking. In order to ensure your nonverbal messages are aligned with your words, be aware of the following gestures that are … [ Read More ]
Business Etiquette: Three Attributes Employers Value
An article on Forbes.com refers to a Stockholm-based employer branding firm, Universum, which compiled a list of data citing traits that employers value. Among them: Professionalism, Confidence and High Energy. How do you display these attributes in a job interview when you are feeling nervous and … [ Read More ]
University Manners: Job Interview Dining Etiquette
Did you know that second job interviews are often conducted over a meal? For the past 15 years I have had the good fortune of working with some of the best universities in the country, conducting their annual “Dining Etiquette” dinner. Career Service Counselors, Law Schools and MBA programs … [ Read More ]
Job Interview Etiquette: Follow-up Letter Q and A’s
The job interview isn’t over when you walk out of the interviewer’s office. The next step is following up. Just like the resume and cover letter that got you this far, the follow-up letter is another opportunity to differentiate yourself from other candidates. The interviewer is not only evaluating … [ Read More ]
Quitting a Job without Burning a Bridge (via The Huffington Post)
Odds are good that you will change jobs multiple times during your career. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 25-34 year-olds spend approximately three years in a job before moving on. Given this timeframe, knowing the right way to quit can leave relationships intact and may actually enhance your professional reputation. On the other hand, leaving in the wrong way can generate negative feelings that could affect the way you are perceived as a professional … [ Read More ]