{"id":1962,"date":"2025-02-17T18:42:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T18:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careernavig8r.com\/blog\/?p=1962"},"modified":"2025-02-21T12:46:55","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T12:46:55","slug":"job-interview-etiquette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careernavig8r.com\/blog\/job-interview-etiquette\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Interview Etiquette: 5 Tips for Making A Great Impression"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If this is your first time through the hiring process, then it may be tempting to go into your job interview blind. After all, you\u2019re qualified and you know what you\u2019re doing &#8211; what other preparation could you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the primary reasons why qualified candidates fail to pass job interviews is that they don&#8217;t understand good job interview etiquette. In this article, we\u2019d like to rectify that with five tips that will help you nail your interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Be Friendly &amp; Positive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019d be nice to think that job interviews are all about merit and proving that you really know your stuff. While this is mostly the case, it\u2019s hard to deny that a large part of a successful job interview is managing to be likeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we\u2019re not saying you have to be an extroverted social butterfly, cracking just the right number of jokes without ever crossing the line into unprofessional. Nobody expects you to be their new best mate. What they do expect is someone who\u2019ll bring their all to the team, helping to maintain a proactive energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice this means you have to do two things: smile through the interview and try not to be harsh or critical of others &#8211; especially not your former employer. It\u2019s never a good look to give the impression that you had a bad breakup from your last job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Prepare Some Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re new to job interview etiquette, then this is the area where many people slip up their first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When someone interviews you, they want to check that you\u2019ve done your research. They want to know that you\u2019re diligent and thoughtful &#8211; or at very least that you care enough to spend a few minutes preparing. One of the ways they verify this is by checking if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, it\u2019s important to note that this isn\u2019t some secret trick employers are playing on you, even if it might feel a little that way. The reality is that if you\u2019re applying to spend 40+ hours of your week doing something then you should have questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not having questions implies that you\u2019re either so desperate you\u2019ll go for anything or that you quite literally don\u2019t care about your work. Even if you resonate with those statements, they\u2019re not something you ever want to tell your present or future boss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Dress Appropriately<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the classic interview etiquette cliche but that doesn\u2019t change the fact that it\u2019s true. If you want your employer to think you are smart then you should dress smart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now here at Career Navig8r we\u2019re not a fashion blog so we won\u2019t tell you what to wear. All we\u2019ll say is that when in doubt, lean formal. Very few people have failed a job interview for turning up in a shirt and tie while plenty have been shown the door thanks to their shabby tracksuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re nervous about the job interview, then the right clothes can also help you get into the right headspace. Like an actor putting on their costume, dressing your best is a way for you to adopt the role of your perfect, professional self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Don\u2019t Worry Too Much About Body Language<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll see a lot of resources online telling you that the key to a good job interview is to sit up straight and have a firm handshake. This is half true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your potential employer walks in and sees you leaning against the wall with your hands in your pockets it does make you look quite undisciplined. By the same token, appearing alert and attentive throughout the interview is important &#8211; you certainly don\u2019t want them to think you\u2019re not listening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the same, beyond those basics, your body language means very little to most employers, especially if you\u2019re not concentrating on what\u2019s coming out of your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re sitting there in an interview thinking about how to look alert then the chances are that you\u2019re not listening to what\u2019s being said. That will almost certainly show when you have to answer a question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing you can do is lean forwards, listen carefully, and think about what you want to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. After Interview Etiquette<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>People often overlook the importance of after interview etiquette and that can cause big problems. With all the stress and adrenaline pumping through you, it can be very tempting to let go a little and stop worrying so much. Often, this is where great job interviews turn into disasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not that most people give anything major away &#8211; although that can happen if you\u2019re not careful. It\u2019s more that a sudden change in character can highlight just how much of a performance the job interview really is. Of course, your employer already knows you\u2019ll be on your absolute best behaviour &#8211; they expect as much &#8211; but it\u2019s not good to break that illusion just yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day if you think you\u2019ve nailed a job interview then the best thing you can do is smile, be polite, and leave as soon as you can.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If this is your first time through the hiring process, then it may be tempting to go into your job interview blind. 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