Job Interview Etiquette
Today’s graduates must offer more than a degree and must be well prepared for a challenging business environment. Relationships often begin in the job interview, where a candidate has only a few seconds to make an excellent first impression.
Pre-Interview Preparations:
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How to Research the Company, Culture, Image Rules
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Taking Inventory of Self
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Power of Social Media in the Job Search (Pros and Cons)
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Personal Appearance for the Interview; Clothing, Makeup, Grooming, Posture
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Creating Your Best First Impression
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Communicating Correctly; in person, on the phone, in emails and text messages or on social media
During the Interview:
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Proper Business Introductions and Responses to Business Introductions
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Remembering Names
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Proper Handshake and Eye Contact
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Conversing and Mingling
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Interview Questions; Theirs and Mine
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Appropriate Body Language
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Powerful Closing Remarks
Post Interview:
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Written Thank You Notes and other follow ups
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When is it OK to Email a Thank You?