AlphaConsulting
 Home Page  Company Profile  Clients  Consultants  Resource Center  Contact

Consultants Resources
Resume Guide
Interview Guide
Interview Tips
Interview Types
Interview Questions
Interview Etiquette
 


Interview Etiquette

Most of the following information should be a review of what you already know about interviewing tips and techniques. It is intended to reflect some helpful hints from our experience of where candidates can, and occasionally do, fall down.

Interview Do's:

bullet

Be friendly and respectful to everyone; receptionists are often vocal about their opinions

bullet

Deliver a firm handshake

bullet

Make eye contact

bullet

Look sharp and professional

bullet

Send thank you notes. Have someone proofread your thank you notes for any grammatical or spelling errors.

Interview Don'ts:

bullet

Wear excessive or flashy jewelry

bullet

Wear heavy makeup

bullet

Chew gum

bullet

Wear cologne or perfume

bullet

Comment on sensitive subjects (i.e., politics)

bullet

Use negative body language

bullet

Cover your mouth when you talk

bullet

Cross your arms in front of you

bullet

Women: Evaluate your hemlines and blouse styles; it is best to be very conservative.