by Kimberly Hochstetler | Feb 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Be gracious: Always say thank you at the end of an interview and follow up with a thank you email or note. Someone took the time to meet with you, learn about you, and consider you for a role. Being gracious shows that you don’t take that time or effort for granted....
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Feb 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Look professional: This means dress the part. Figure out what to wear based on the dress code of the office and make sure you follow the general rules of dressing for an interview. Mirror the environment of the office when you choose an outfit and always play it...
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Feb 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
No cell phone: The same way it’s rude to have one out at the dinner table, you definitely don’t want one out during an interview. It also must be off or on silent mode. Even a vibrating cell phone can be really distracting and rude as you’re going through an...
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Feb 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Arrive on time: Punctuality in the interview process is a non-negotiable. As discussed here, there is a such thing as arriving too early (though it won’t hurt you, it will probably just be a little awkward to wait so long). The optimal time to arrive is probably...
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Feb 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
Don’t waste anyone’s time: This means only go into an in-person interview if you care about the job and you’re willing to put in some effort learning about it and the company. If you are going to take up a half hour of someone’s time, at least know (based on a little...
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Feb 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
Basic Interview Etiquette Going back to basics, this post is going to cover standard interview etiquette. This is etiquette that applies across industries and regardless of what level job you’re interviewing for. While it’s not guaranteed, it is likely that not...
