DO’S AND DON’T FOR

JOB INTERVIEW

DECORUM AND
MANNERS FOR JOB
INTERVIEW

TYPES OF JOB
INTERVIEW

TYPES OF RESUME

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DO’S FOR JOB
INTERVIEW

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 DO’S FOR JOB INTERVIEW
Research the Company
Fail to do this and even simple questions such as ‘why do you want to work here?’ will become difficult to answer. It is also necessary in order to ask
intelligent and relevant questions at the end.

Prepare Your Answers

Although you can never quite ‘guess’ the exact questions you will get, there is a selection of tried and trusted ones that are typically asked.

Dress the Part

While you may get away with ‘business casual’ for interviews with companies in creative industries, corporations expect you to look a certain way. Both
genders should look to wear clean, ironed suits if possible and it is important to be well groomed. Various studies show that recruiters make up their mind
to hire you within 7 minutes so creating a positive first impression is crucial. Don’t forget your breath mints!

Plan Your Route

Once you find out where the interview is being held, map out the route and determine how long it is likely to take.

Bring Extra CVs

This shows that you’re prepared and there is always a slight chance the interviewer won’t have yours to hand.

Arrive Early
Unfortunately, getting stuck in traffic is NOT an acceptable excuse for being late. Look to be at least 10 minutes early but 30 minutes is better as it gives
you the chance to observe how the employees interact thus providing you with a look at the company culture.

Be Polite
This doesn’t just refer to the interviewing team, you must also be polite to the receptionist and any staff members you meet. Greet them with a ‘hello’ or
‘good morning’ and smile. Greet the interviewer with a ‘Hello Mr/Mrs/Ms’ and their surname. If you are not sure about the pronunciation, ask the
receptionist.
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Provide a Firm Handshake
A strong handshake indicates confidence while a weak and clammy one does the opposite.

Wait
It is good manners to wait for the interviewer to offer you a chair before you sit down. Ensure you sit up straight and look interested for the duration of
the interview.

Make Eye Contact

This is basic non-verbal communication and is essential to your chances of success.

Show Enthusiasm
Act like you are genuinely excited at the prospect of working for the company without going overboard. Smiling and remaining confident and energetic
throughout the interview will work wonders.

Outline Your Achievements

You need to ‘sell’ yourself to the recruiter so speak about the things you have achieved in your career to date but make sure they are relevant to the job
opening and the company’s industry in general. Also, be as specific as possible when talking about your skills and achievements; this includes using
percentages and monetary amounts where necessary.

Expand on Your Answers

A simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ never suffices because it offers no real information. If you can’t outline why you are the right fit for the job, you have zero chance of
being hired so dispense with the monosyllabic answers!

Evaluate the Company

As much as it may seem you’re the only one under the microscope, remember that it works both ways. The company may want you on board but it might
not be the right job or work environment. You are under no obligation to accept any job that’s offered.

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Offer Benefits
The company needs to know what you can do for it; it is less concerned about what it can do for you.

Ask Questions
When asked if you have any questions for the interviewer, start going through your pre-prepared list as long as the answers have not already been
offered. This shows the interviewer that you care enough about the job to spend time researching the company and industry.

Stress Your Desire

If you decide the job is right for you, make that point very clear. Some experts believe you should ask for the job outright at the end of the interview. If
nothing else, at least ask the interviewer about when the hiring decision gets made.

Network
Ask the interviewing team for business cards. If they have none, ask for their names and take notes to ensure you get the right details.

Say Thank You

We don’t just mean at the end of the interview. Write thank you letters to the interviewing team and send the following day. This shows them your
appreciation and leaves a positive impression.

Follow Up
This can be a phone call to the employer 7-10 days after the interview where you ask about the availability of the position.

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➢ Do make sure that your hands are attractive. This means spotlessly cleaning with trimmed nails.

➢ Do make sure your hair is in place and conservative.

➢ Do pay attention to your scent. Women with powerful perfumes and men with intense colognes can destroy interviews. Moderation is recommended.

➢ Do go to the rest room before you visit the employment lobby. It is embarrassing to interrupt an interview, and you want to be as comfortable as possible.

➢ Do get a good night’s sleep before each day that you search for employment. If you yawn in the lobby or smother a yawn during the interview, it will cost you. Be
rested and at your alert best.

➢ Do look the interviewer in the eye. Recruiters place a lot of emphasis on eye contact.

➢ Do try to sparkle! Use gestures in your conversation. Make sure they are smooth and emphatic.

➢ Do smile.

➢ Do make sure you get the interview’s name right and use it a few times in the interview.

➢ Do have some money with you. You never want to be in the embarrassing position of having to say, “I don’t have any money with me.” The employer will almost
always pay any expenses for something the company asks you to do.

➢ Do take notes if you wish. Write down some questions before you go into the interview.

➢ Do let the interviewer set the pace of the interview. Let him or her lead with the questions.

➢ Do let the interviewer decide when the interview is over.

➢ Do ask the interviewer when you will hear from him or her again if he or she does not offer the information.

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INTERVIEW

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Smell
As well as showering before the interview, wear some deodorant or perfume but don’t overdo it and give off a powerful aroma!

Bring People:
You should always come to the interview alone. There is a danger that your companion(s) will distract you from the task at hand.

Use Colorful Language

You might think you’re being funny or clever but the interviewer will just think you’re being crass.

Slouch
There is no better way to say ‘I don’t care about this job’ than to slouch over on your seat.

Freeze Up
While having a few nerves is perfectly normal, you can’t allow this nervousness to creep into the interview. If you find yourself dreading the big day, a
switch in mental focus is required. Instead of thinking about the negatives, come up with a few mental queues to help you through the interview. For
example, you may need to focus on your breathing or maintain eye contact. It is a good idea to practice as well.

Be Aggressive or Cocky
It’s one thing walking into a room with a smile and an air of confidence but it’s quite another to act like you are doing the company a favour by turning
up. While interviews are great for people who love to talk, they are also an exercise in listening. A huge error made in interviews is to suggest you have no
weaknesses which is, of course, utter nonsense. You sound mature and confident if you display the ability to be objective when it comes to your
weaknesses and your strengths.

Be Soft Spoken
If you want to be taken seriously, your voice needs to be heard. Of course, you need to avoid taking it too far; while a forceful voice commands respect, a
megaphone voice is just irritating!

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Act Desperate
Even if you have been rejected 45 times in a row, you must never look like someone in dire need of a job.

Negativity
Obviously, you need to talk yourself up and avoid saying you are ‘useless’ or ‘bad’ at anything. Even if you are asked about your weaknesses, you should
acknowledge them before quickly outlining the steps you are taking to improve in these weak areas. This lack of negativity extends to mentions of past
employers or colleagues.

Pause for Too Long

While a slight pause is fine, there comes a point when it turns into an awkward silence which kills the positive mood of the interview.

Leave Your Mobile Phone On

If you can’t be bothered to switch off your phone and devote your full attention to the interview, why should the company bother hiring you?

Talk About Salary Unless Asked

It is not your place to bring up salary expectations; this sounds extremely presumptuous on your part. It is best if you can delay all talk about money until
you receive an offer. If you begin asking about salary, vacation time and sick days it looks as if you are only interested in the money and perks and not the
actual job itself.

Tell Lies
You may be tempted to extend the duration of previous jobs to cover employment gaps or lie about your skills and achievements but don’t do it! In the
vast majority of cases, these lies will be uncovered. Even if you manage to get away with it, your lack of skills and experience will only be exposed on the
job which is downright humiliating.

Show a Lack of Knowledge About the Company

In the Internet age, there is zero excuse for not knowing quite a lot about the hiring company and its industry. If you have no clue about what the
company does, it marks you out as being lazy and disinterested.
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Be Afraid To Ask For Clarification
If you don’t understand a question; ask for it to be rephrased. Far from being embarrassed, it shows that you are
conscientious and it is much better than misunderstanding a question and giving an unsuitable answer.

Get Too Personal

This means no asking the interviewer personal questions. It is also best if you leave your personal baggage at the door;
hiring companies don’t want to hear about your impending divorce!

Act Like a Window Shopper

Companies want employers that are serious about working for the organization over a long period of time. By acting as if
you are using the interview as ‘practice’ for other jobs, you completely rule yourself out.

Be a Stalker
While you should follow up around a week after the interview, don’t repeatedly contact the company or send them emails;
this just makes you appear desperate.

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➢ Don’t be late. In fact, plan to be early for any scheduled interview. If you are late or arrive just in the nick of time, the interviewer will start to wonder
how prompt you might be after you start to work.

➢ Don’t wear your outer clothes into an interview. Take any kind of overcoat off. Take rubber boots off and leave them in the employment lobby. Wearing
those to an interview gives the impression you are anxious and want to leave.

➢ Don’t sit down until you are asked. Don’t worry about this, the recruiter won’t make you stand-but if you move quickly to your chair and sit down, you
will appear forward.

➢ Don’t have anything in your mouth except your teeth-no gum, no candies, no breath mints and no cigarettes (obviously!)

➢ Don’t lean on or put your elbows on the interviewer’s desk. Sit back in your chair, so the interviewer can see more of you. Sit erect.

➢ Don’t wear tinted glasses into an interview and if don’t wear your eyeglasses all the time, don’t park them on top of your head. Take them off and put
them in your purse or pocket.

➢ Don’t carry an oversized handbag even if it is fashionable. Carry a bag that is smaller and more manageable. Put it on the floor during the interview.
Never place it on the interviewer’s desk.

➢ Don’t have unusually long fingernails. This applied to men as well as women.

➢ Don’t show your nervousness by drumming your fingers, swing your leg, or cracking your knuckles. Don’t have any loose change in your pocket— most
of us tend to jingle it when we’re nervous. (You really shouldn’t have your hands in your pockets in the first place.)

➢ Don’t keep adjusting your clothes.

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➢ Don’t fiddle with your hair.

➢ Don’t compare the recruiter’s office with others that you have seen. The recruiter might decide that you have seen the inside of too many employment
offices, including his or hers.

➢ Don’t pick up anything from the recruiter’s desk unless you are invited to do so.

➢ Don’t listen to any phone calls the recruiter may receive while you are with him or her. It’s hard not to listen, but do you best to tune it out. After such a
phone call, don’t comment on something he or she said or ask a question about the conversation.

➢ Don’t stand if someone else (man or woman) enters the recruiter’s office. Keep your chair and don’t say anything to the visitor unless you are spoken to
first. If the recruiter introduces you to the person who came in, then you may stand.

➢ Don’t inspect or read documents on the recruiter’s desk.

➢ Don’t call the recruiter “sir” or “ma’am” too much. Respect is mandatory, but don’t go overboard.

➢ Don’t overuse the interview’s name. Too much of that is annoying.

➢ Don’t be a comedian. Wisecracks and laughter can come later. Be pleasant, but remember that the interviewing process is formal and serious. An overly
lighthearted approach will cause the interviewer to question the seriousness of your purpose.

➢ Don’t give one- or two-word answers. The recruiter is trying to get to know you. Talk to him or her. If you go into a shell, you probably won’t be hired.

➢ Don’t dominate the conversation. Answer the questions thoroughly, but don’t drone on forever.

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➢ Don’t interrupt. It is inexcusable in an interviewing situation.

➢ Don’t use profanity even if the recruiter does. It can’t possibly help your image.

➢ Don’t use a lot of slang. Don’t gush. You can be pleasant without being syrupy.

➢ Don’t say “you know” all the times. It’s, you know, annoying.

➢ Don’t call the interviewer by his or her first name, unless invited to do so.

➢ Don’t slip into a speech-making or preaching tone of voice. You are not on the Senate floor. You are in a conversation.

➢ Don’t mumble.

➢ Don’t chatter while the interviewer is reviewing your resume. Let him or her read it in peace.

➢ Don’t interpret items on your resume until you are asked. Your resume should be self-explanatory. If additional details are needed, the interview will
ask for them.

➢ Don’t try to overpower the recruiter with bragging or overstatement. He or she will not respond well, and he or she is probably skilled in recognizing
distortions of background and experience.

➢ Don’t lie about anything. Sometimes candidates lie about their salary. Recruiters often ask for proof, such as a W-2 form.

➢ Don’t criticize your present or past employer too much. If it is a bad situation, you can mention it but don’t harp on it. Be objective instead of
complaining or bad mouthing.

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➢ Don’t get angry or even irritated during the interview. You can be firm— not angry—if the
questioning becomes improper or begins to slip into irrelevant areas.

➢ Don’t look at your watch during the interview. This tends to hurry things along. Let the interview
set the pace.

➢ Don’t ask, “Will I get the job?” or “Can I have the job?” Those questions tend to push the recruiter and
he or she will not like that. Rather say, “I hope you can consider me as a candidate for this job” or I’m
really interested in the job.”

➢ Don’t talk about the salary until later in the hiring process or until the recruiter brings it up.

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MANNER FOR JOB
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1.Show up on time. Not late and not too early.
Punctuality is a trait that many employers appreciate in their employees. It is indicative of the candidate’s consciousness when it comes to schedules, and
his overall time management skills. It is also one way of showing respect for the interviewer and his time. At the same time, you are demonstrating how
serious and determined you are about getting this job.

Common sense dictates that being late for the interview will work against you. If the interviewer is keeping score, he is likely to deduct points if you show
up after the appointed time that you are supposed to appear. Worst case scenario, if five or ten minutes have passed and you still haven’t arrived, the
interviewer may decide to cancel the interview altogether. When you come in, panting and short of breath, your shot at getting that job is already gone.
Here’s the crazy part: did you know that being too early is also not a good idea? After all, being punctual means being “on time”, and not necessarily being
early.

Here’s why you should not be too early to arrive at a job interview.
✓ It will be deemed inconsiderate of you, showing up too early. When the interview was scheduled, you basically entered into an agreement to show up at the designated time and
place. By showing up too early, you did not follow the terms of the agreement.

✓ There is enthusiasm and there is desperation. There is a difference. If showing up late may give the impression that you are not all that committed to applying for the job, showing up
too early makes you look too eager and desperate.

✓ The long wait will take its toll on you. You may have arrived at the venue refreshed and energetic, but if you end up sitting for an hour, doing nothing, you may end up getting bored,
weary and drained. This will not bode well when the interview actually starts.

✓ It puts unwanted pressure to the interviewer, or the people working in the office where the interview will take place. They are expecting you to show up at 10 in the morning, but
then you showed up just before the clock struck 9. Needless to say, they are unprepared, so they won’t really know what to do with you. You run the risk of distracting them from
what they are doing, so don’t be surprised if they get slightly annoyed.

✓ How early is too early? Consensus among experts is that you should be there 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled start of the interview. This gives you just the right amount of
time to relax, get your bearings together, and accustom yourself to the environment before you face the person who will interview you. This will also free the interviewer from the
burden of having to entertain or accommodate you during the brief waiting time.

✓ If, despite everything, you still end up too early, you can kill time by taking a leisurely walk in the area, but not in the exact office or room where the interview will take place. If you
drove to the venue, you can relax for a bit in your car, listening to music.
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2.Before entering the room, turn off your phone.

Do not just put it on vibrate; turn the thing OFF. You may be concerned that you’ll get a very important call, or an emergency will come up somewhere else
and you will be needed immediately. That worry is justified, to a certain extent. But you have to remember that this is a job interview, and you’d probably
be one of the first to say that it is one of the most important interviews of your life, since it will be one of the major deciding factors of whether you will
get a job or not.

The moment that you arrived at the place where you will be interviewed, there should be nothing more important than the interview itself. Surely it won’t
kill you to have your phone turned off for the 30 minutes to one hour that you will be interviewed?
Remove any distractions that may wreak havoc with your concentration. You may argue that you will not be bothered by a vibrating phone in your purse
or the inside pocket of your coat. But what about the interviewer? Even when a phone is on vibrate, it can still be heard, especially in a quiet room. The
interviewer may get distracted, and this will make you look inconsiderate.

3. Make eye contact and show those pearly white teeth.

Shifty eyes, difficulty in meeting someone’s gaze… these are sure signs of discomfort and, at times, may be even misconstrued as suspicious behavior. If
you’ve had trouble looking people in the eye in the past – especially if they are strangers you’ve never met before in your life – then it is time to learn
doing that.

In order to communicate, you have to be able to connect to the person you want to communicate with. In an interview, that connection may be initially
established when you look the interviewer in the eye. By doing so, you are sending the message that you are fully aware why you are here, and that you
are ready for the interview. Without words, you are telling them that you are someone that they can trust and rely on. Otherwise, you won’t be able to
meet their eyes.

And do not forget to smile. A smile will make you appear confident and approachable. It is also an effective tool to mask your nervousness. It is also
effective in adding levity when the atmosphere becomes too grim.
Be careful not to overdo it, however. You might end up engaging them in a staring contest, making them feel as though you are challenging and even
antagonizing them. Smiling too much may also make you seem like you are pretending. Imagine being asked to talk about something serious and somber,
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4.Be the one to greet first.

You entered the room, and your eyes met that of the interviewer. You smiled, and he smiled back. An awkward silence followed, as if you are both waiting
for the other to speak first. Take the initiative and be the first to say your greetings. You are supposed to impress during the interview, so you have to put
your best foot forward from the beginning. Do not wait for the interviewer to greet you first. He might be testing you, seeing how you will start the ball
rolling.

5. Let the interviewer finish speaking, before you do.

It is basic manners to allow the other person to finish what he is saying before you take your turn. The interviewer is the one with the power in the room,
so let him take the lead. There may be times when you find the interviewer to be taking things too slow for your liking. You are very much tempted to
interject while he is speaking, and you have to resist the urge to finish his sentences for him. Resist. Do not give in to the urge. First of all, cutting off the
interviewer mid-speech will be seen as tactless and rude. Second, if the interviewer is asking a question and you cut him off before he could finish, it is
possible that you will be answering the wrong question. Third, it is also possible that the interviewer is just using this as a ploy to test your patience, or
see how you would handle the situation. Besides, it will be to your advantage to let him finish. You’ll have more time to formulate responses in your head.
If he is relaxed or laid-back, take that as a cue to do the same. This will prevent you from rambling unnecessarily, as you will be able to choose your words
carefully.

6.Pay attention and take notes, if you must.

It is the height of rudeness during the interview to ask the interviewer to repeat his question because you were too distracted to catch it the first time.
This will only make you seem easily distracted and scatter-brained, and that’s not the impression that you want to give him. It is important to pay
attention to everything the interviewer says so you can respond accordingly. He may even provide some information that you can use later on when
formulating your answers to his succeeding questions. You may feel the need to take notes during the interview. Before you whip out your leather-
bound notepad and pen, however, you should first ask the interviewer if it is all right for you to take down notes. If he allows it, take this opportunity to
jot down important points that you may refer to later on, especially when you have questions of your own. If, on the other hand, the interviewer seems
disconcerted or shows hesitation when you ask whether you may take down notes or not, take that as a hint and put your notepad.

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7. Bring letters of references and work samples, just in case.

It is also good etiquette to be prepared. Invest in a leather briefcase or a portfolio envelope to put documents in, and bring it with you during the
interview. In several technical jobs, the interviewer may ask to see samples of your work, and if you are prepared, you can readily slide them out of the
envelope and hand it to him. In case he asks for references, you will also be ready to provide them.
Bring that, and not much else. Avoid lugging a large tote bag containing your laptop, tablet, make-up kit, a change of clothes and flats to swap with your
pumps later on. You want to look professional, not like a mom headed to the supermarket.

8.Ask questions.

There are some jobseekers that opt not to ask questions, even if there are a few bothering them, because they are afraid that this would affect their
chances of being hired. Usually, as the interview is winding up, the interviewer asks if you have any questions. He is asking this because he really does
want to know if you want to clear or confirm something. Therefore, you should take the chance.

Asking questions is one way to further drive in the fact that you are really interested in the job and the company. Not asking anything implies that you
couldn’t care less about whether you get the job or not.
However, do not ask just any random question. Ask questions that are relevant to the job, the company and the recruitment process. You may be curious
about an aspect of the job that was not fully explained; this is your opportunity to gain clarity. If you do your research, you will find a lot of suggested
questions that jobseekers should ask during the interview.

9.Thank the interviewer after the interview.

When the interview is over, do not forget to thank the interviewer for taking the time out of his busy schedule to talk to you. Do it with a firm handshake,
a smile and a sincere and polite tone of voice. Call him by his name when thanking him, and he is sure to appreciate that you were able to remember it.
On your way out of the room, you may encounter other employees or staff of the company. Remember to thank them for accommodating you as well. If
the interview went well, you might end up working alongside these people in the future, so it is a good idea to start off on the right foot.
You may also send a simple “thank you” note or a card, written by your hand. Do not go overboard and send a huge basket of flowers or gifts, as this may
be taken the wrong way, and they will think you are trying to bribe your way to getting the job.
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10.Dress for job interview

Appearances matter, so you have to take extra care with how you dress. Do you research on the dress code of the company, and use that as basis when
putting your job interview outfit together? If you are unsure about the dress code, the safest route would be to stick to conventional office or business
attire. Go conservative; avoid skimpy and revealing clothes. Stay away from jarring colors and stick to muted or neutral tones. You are the star of the
interview, not your clothes.

To ensure that you look presentable, pay attention to your grooming. Your clothes should fit you properly. See to it that they are laundered and pressed.
Wear the appropriate shoes, but make sure they are clean and comfortable. Accessorize if you must, but keep it simple. You want the interviewer to pay
attention to you, and not the sparkling gems on your neck, ears, wrists and fingers.

Make sure your face is visible, so keep your hair back. Ladies wearing make-up should use them sparingly. You want to look professional, as if you are
ready to get to work, instead of going to a party.
Along with good grooming, hygiene is also very important. You would not believe how many recruiters have been turned off by bad body odor, never
mind that the person has good credentials. Remember, this is a very important meeting, so you have to look your best.

11.Use proper titles when addressing the interviewer and the other people you meet during the interview.

Until the interviewer informs you how he or she wants to be addressed, you should make it a point to greet and call them as Sir, Ma’am or, if you made the
effort to find out their names, Mr. Smith or Ms. Smith. If they belong to specific professions, such as a doctor, a lawyer, or a professor, for example, use
the appropriate address. This is a sign of respect and displays professionalism.
Do the same for the other people you come across at the interview location. You may not know it, but the person you rode the elevator with on your way
up to the floor where your interview will be conducted may be a member of the company’s senior management. The lady you met at the hall may even be
the interviewer!

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12.Practice a firm handshake.

A good grip – not too tight, not too loose – can convey how confident you are. Too loose, and he might think you are wary about being in contact with
people. Too tight, and he might think you are too eager. Worse, you may even end up hurting him because you were gripping too tightly. Avoid shaking his
hand vigorously; you may end up looking too excited, or too nervous. Hold his hand for a beat or two, then naturally let go. If you hold on too long, it may
seem like you are trying to be too familiar with him.
Your body language exhibits your business etiquette.

13. Sit down only when told to.

It would be impolite and uncomfortable if you take a seat while your interviewer is still on his feet unless, of course, he tells you to take a seat. Wait to be
invited to sit down, and once you get the invitation, do so with as much poise and grace as you can. Do not just plop down on the chair as if you have been
on your feet too long and you are immensely relieved to be able to sit down.
Any personal belongings should be kept away from the top of the table, or anywhere between you and the interviewer. Put it discreetly beside your chair,
or under it, within easy reach in case he asks for the references or work samples that you brought with you.

14.Keep your eye on the clock.

Is there a clock in the room? Avoid looking at it. Even if you feel like the interview has been dragging on for too long, and you are wondering how many
minutes have passed, do not look at the clock to check the time. If the interviewer catches you, he might think you are in a hurry to be somewhere else, to
do something more important than the job interview that is taking place right now.
Obviously, you should also avoid looking at the watch on your wrist. You may think you’re being smart by looking at it surreptitiously, but interviewers are
trained to be observant, so they are bound to notice it. Keep your watch face covered or, better yet, do not wear a watch during the interview.

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15.Maintain good posture.

It has been proven that having good posture is important for your health and well-being. But it can also help in boosting your image, or how
others perceive you. Bagg Group describes the “power pose” as a winner’s pose, with your shoulders back, your chin up, and your back
straight. When seated, try to lean forward a little, just enough to imply to the interviewer that he has your full attention, and you are
interested in what he is saying.

Outwardly, good posture will make you look like you can take on the world and do anything you set your mind to. Inwardly, you will feel more
confident and positive, with all nerves and anxiety kept at bay.
It pays to always be on your best behavior, in any and every situation. Make it a way of life, not just during job interviews. If you do, then
practicing job interview etiquette will come easily and naturally to you. Who knows? Your good behavior may even be the very thing that will
get you the job that will pay you.

16.DO RESEARCH ON THE COMPANY AND THE POSITION BEFOREHAND

Not many employers will be impressed if you go into the interview, sit down, and say “So, what is it that your company does again? Sorry I just
can’t remember LOL!”
Take a look at the company’s website and Google their CEO and the person who would be directly supervising you. Find out who your
interviewer is going to be and review their LinkedIn.

During the interview, bring up information you found about the company or your interviewer — but make sure it’s appropriate. Try to avoid
saying things like “Oh, I saw on your Facebook that it’s your dog Muffin’s birthday. Tell him ‘Happy Birthday’ for me, okay? Promise me you’ll
do it.”
Instead, mention details about the success of the company or the interviewer, such as “I saw that the company has expanded into a few new
markets over the past three years.”
Mentioning the company’s successes during the interview will how them that you’re interested in working with them and took the time and
effort to do a little research to better understand their work.
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1. Traditional one-on-one job interview

A traditional one-on-one job interview is where a person is interviewed by any one representative of the company. It can be the manager or anyone from the hiring team. The
interviewer wants to know your skills and whether you match the particular requirement, so he would ask questions related to that. The interviewer can ask questions about your
experience, your contribution to your past companies and what you can offer to the position.

2. Panel Interview

A panel of interviewers will be interviewing you in panel interview. The panel may consist of various representatives of the company, like the management, human resources, team
leaders and other employees. A company usually conducts a panel interview to save time and get good, collective responses from the panel regarding the candidate. Each panel member
may ask their individual questions that are related to their positions.

3. Group Interview

Companies conduct group interviews because they can quickly prescreen the candidates for their opening. The candidates can also to learn more about the company in a group
interview. A group interview starts with a short presentation about the company, and later, the interviewer will speak to each candidate and ask questions of them. In group interviews,
the employer observes every candidate regarding how they interact with other candidates. They would check whether the candidate is an emerging leader or if he just concentrates on
his work. So, based on a group interview, many things can be prescreened, and it would make the work easier.

4. Telephone Interview

Employers use telephone interviews as a method to identify and recruit candidates for employment. Phone interviews are used to prescreen candidates to narrow down the pool of
candidates for personal interview. Normally, communication skills are judged on the phone interview, and other typical or behavioral questions can be asked.

5. Behavioral Interview

In a behavioral interview, a candidate’s behavior is judged. The interviewer can discover how the candidate acts in specific employment-related function. It is important to maintain your
behavior cool and answer questions confidently but not to the extent that makes you appear over-confident!

6. Dining Interview

Many times, a company calls the candidate for dining interview. Employers can review the communication and interpersonal skills along with the table manners in a relaxed
environment.
These are few of the basic types of interviews that a candidate has to overcome. Other less common types of interviews are impromptu interviews, structured interviews, webcam
interviews, case interviews, stress interviews and exit interviews.
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1. Chronological Resume

In a chronological resume, you list your jobs chronologically in your

experience section. This means you start with your current (or most
recent) work experience, and work backwards.
Because you work backwards, the more accurate (and official) name for
this type of resume is “reverse chronological.”

The two advantages of a chronological resume are:

•It lets the hiring manager easily see how you’ve progressed in your
career
•It puts your most relevant work experience at the top, where it’ll be
seen first

Who Should Use It

A chronological resume is ideal if you have no major gaps between your

previous jobs, consistent progression throughout your career, and a
long record of accomplishments and skills in the industry you’re
applying to.

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2. Functional Resume

The functional resume is specifically designed to focus on

your relevant skills rather than your work experience.
Instead of a work experience section, a functional resume
contains expanded skills and accomplishments sections. It
may also include resume summary or resume
objective sections.

Who Should Use It

A functional resume will likely suit you if you’re:

•New to the workforce
•Changing industries
•Someone with sizeable gaps in your work history

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3. Combination Resume

A combination resume mixes the most useful elements of the

chronological and functional resume formats.
It focuses on your skills, as a functional resume does, but also
provides ample space for you to detail your work history — usually in
chronological order.

Similar to the other resume types, a combination resume also

contains:
•A section detailing your educational background
•Your contact details
•A resume introduction

Who Should Use It

Compared with the other types of resume formats, a combination

resume is a good choice if you have any of the following to showcase:
•Technical skills you’ve developed over a long, specialized career
•Transferable skills, with full details of your work history

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4. Targeted Resume

A targeted resume is one that’s tailored to each company you apply to.

To write an effective one, read through the job posting. It will contain skills, job
duties, and requirements which you should use as keywords on your resume, if
possible.

Writing a targeted resume takes slightly longer, because you need to research
each company and write your resume to meet each job description’s
requirements.

Who Should Use It

Because it’s much more likely to get callbacks, you should try to write targeted
resumes. This is especially true when the job matches your experience and skills.

Tip
Non-targeted (or general) resumes still have their uses. They’re useful for when
you go to job fairs, because you might not know beforehand which companies
will attend, and what job roles they have open.

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5. Infographic Resume

Unlike a standard resume, an infographic resume incorporates graphics and

other visual elements to present your professional details.

Who Should Use It

If you’re an aspiring graphic designer, you can use an infographic resume

because you can talk about your design skills and demonstrate them at the
same time.

However, be careful:
Around 75% of companies use — or plan to use — resume-reading software
called applicant tracking systems (ATS). ATS software scans your resume and
decides if it contains enough resume keywords to make it worth showing a
hiring manager.

Many graphic elements used on this type of resume are unreadable to an ATS.
Only use an infographic resume if you’re applying for a graphic design job, or
you’re certain the company doesn’t use an ATS. Otherwise, a plain-text resume
works fine.

Tip
If you have your heart set on using a creative resume template, we have plenty
of options that balance great design features with ATS-friendly formatting.
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6. CV- Curriculum Vitae

CV is similar to a resume, but it’s not exactly the same. For a start, it’s
much longer — at least three pages, if not more.

A resume is used to apply for most jobs, whereas a CV is used to apply

for certain academic positions, like professor or lecturer.

Who Should Use It

If you’re aspiring for any of the following roles, then you need to
submit a CV.
•professor
•instructor
•lecturer
•teaching assistant
•research associate
•master/Ph.D. student

If you’re unsure whether to use a CV or a resume, you should assume

it’s a resume you need, unless the job posting specifies a CV.
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7. Federal Resume

A federal resume template is used to apply to positions

within the US federal government.

Federal resumes differ from traditional resumes in a

number of ways. Firstly, they’re much longer, typically
running somewhere between two and six pages, and
include a highly detailed experience section.

Additionally, federal resumes contain a variety of

information specific to jobs in the public sector, such as
your GS grade, security clearance, and citizenship
information.

Who Should Use It

You should use a federal resume if you’re applying to any
job with the US federal government.
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8. Nontraditional Resume

There are many types of resumes that can be categorized as nontraditional.

We’ve already mentioned infographic resumes, but there are other types
too. Most are modern takes on the traditional resume, including:
•video resumes
•online portfolios
•personal websites.

All of these uses modern technology to exhibit your skills and work
experience.
You can use a non-traditional resume if you’re applying for a job that
will require the same skills used in making the resume. For example, a video
resume can help you showcase your video editing skills.

But because resume-reading software is still limited in what it can

understand, you should use a traditional resume as your main application
document, unless the job posting specifically asks for something else.
Then, you can attach another type of resume as something extra for the
hiring manager to check out. Doing so can give you the edge over another
equally qualified candidate who submits only a resume.

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9. Mini Resume

This type of resume is not well-defined. It can be anything from a

business card–sized handout featuring a brief version of your resume
introduction to a notepad paper–sized resume.

The idea is you keep a mini resume on hand, in case you happen to meet
a recruiter or CEO.

Who Should Use It

If you’re looking for a new job and are attending networking events or
industry conferences, take a mini resume with you. Unlike a job fair, you
wouldn’t be officially looking for jobs at these types of events, so you
wouldn’t bring your full-sized resume.

A mini resume means that you have something to hand out if an

opportunity presents itself. It provides more information to potential
employers than just a business card with your contact details would.

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