Do's and Don't at an interview

Interviews are very important because it determines weather you will obtain the job you are interested in therefore its really important to know the Do’s and don’ts when being interviewed. Looks is the first thing the interviewer will notice therefore its important to dress to impress. Listed below are Do’s and Don’ts for an interview.

Do’s

·      Dress to impress. Which means dress professionally that means not wearing any jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers.

·      Arrive on time or earlier than scheduled time. Just in case you can’t locate the area or the room. This also leaves a good first impression that your responsible to get there on time.

·      Respect your interview. It isn’t pleasant to work with a rude employee.

·      Maintain good eye contact during the interview. This shows your interested, focused and serious about the job.

·      Keep good posture. Sit up right to maintain good posture.

·      Have a positive attitude. Positive attitude is appealing and leaves a nice impression.

Don’ts

·      Don’t say anything negative about others. Insulting others isn’t appealing.

·      Don’t tell jokes. Employers want to your know your serious about the job.

·      Don’t answer phone calls during interview. Answering a call is disrespectful, it should be on silent.

·      Don’t lie. Lying isn’t polite or nice.

·      Don’t answer questions with just a yes or no. Give details and examples of yourself that explain your skills and talents.

·      Don’t speak too low. Speak loud enough enough for the employer to hear you clearly and sharply. Don’t yell or shout however.

And there you have it those are the Do’s and Don’ts when you’re at an interview.

By Anum Butt