Презентация на тему Interview etiquette - codes of conduct for interviews

make sure you're prepared mentally and have everything you'll

need for the big day. Here's a checklist to run down to make sure you haven't forgotten to do anything.

1. Is your RESUME ready?
The first thing you should check off your list is your resume. Is it perfect? It needs to be, because your resume is the first impression you make on an employer. You need to make sure there are no typos on your resume and that you have extra copies to give to multiple interviewers.

questions to expect? Are you familiar with the company

you're interviewing at? Have you thought about the tough questions you might get asked...and prepared strong answers in advance?

better prepared to impress an interviewer when you small

talk if you have intelligent things to say about the media industry at large. Therefore you should go in armed to discuss topical things happening in the industry right now.

you want an editorial job, at a newspaper or

a magazine, you will probably have to pass an edit test. Many edit tests are take-home but, occasionally, you'll have to take an edit test on the spot. In order to do well on your edit test, you should know what to expect.

any job that requires writing, you'll need clips. Do

you have the right ones? Are you presenting them in an appropriate manner? You need to make sure your writing samples are the strongest you have...and that you're presenting them in a professional manner.

the job, you need to look part. Make sure

you're dressed appropriately and professionally. The cliché that you never get a second chance to make a first impression is especially true when it comes to job interviews.

of another person's perception of you is based on

how you look. Her Dressing for Success information gives some tips on how to look your best, without necessarily spending a lot of money. Here's a quick look at the basics:

with a warm smile. A firm handshake says that

an individual is confident, aggressive and willing to take challenges. Do not offer to shake hands if the interviewer is a female. Do not sit unless you have been told to so.
Make an eye contact with the interviewer. Avoid looking here and there.
Be honest with the interviewer. Remember a single lie leads to several other lies. Avoid fake stories. It might land you in trouble later.
Take care of your pitch and tone. Be polite but firm.
Stay calm. Avoid being nervous during interviews. Remember no one will hang you till death if you do not clear the interview. There is always a second chance.
One must sit straight for the desired impact. Avoid fiddling with pen and paper. It is important to have the right attitude as it helps you stand apart from the crowd.
Keep your cell phone in the silent mode while attending interviews. Cell phone ringing during interviews is an offence.
Chewing gum during interview is childish.
Do not fold your resume; instead keep it in a proper folder. Carry all other relevant documents which you might need during interview. Keep a passport size photograph handy.
Slangs and one-liners must not be used in interviews.
Avoid cracking jokes with the interviewer

let the hiring manager know that you think the

job is an excellent fit and that you are very interested in the job. It's appropriate to ask what the next step in the hiring process will be and when you might expect to hear.
Finally, thank the interviewer for the time they spent interviewing with you.