Interview Etiquette

Here are some simple interviewing tips that may help you land that next job, based on the feedback we get from hiring managers about their interviewees.



Do not overload on cologne or perfume for an interview. Many interviewers find this offensive and can have allergic reactions to strong new scents.



Do not smoke a cigarette in the car on the way to your interview. Again, many interviewers find it offensive to smell strong scents on their candidates, especially that of cigarette smoke.



Toss your chewing gum before walking in to the building.



Try to avoid going off in many tangents. A hiring manager or interviewer's time is very important, and at the very least, they want clear, consise answers to their questions.



Be prepared. Do your research ahead of time. Have questions prepared specifically about their company and their position.



Take a note pad, and take notes!



Always wear a suit. When interviewing for a semi-professional or professional job, it's always proper to wear a suit. Sales and marketing positions are no exception. The hiring manager wants to know how you present yourself to an audience, and first impressions are always the

most important.



It is always important to follow-up with a Thank You note. An e-mail, thanking the people you met with, is a sufficient means of communication this day-in-age. This is most valuable when you are considering a position or are interested in a position. Many times, hiring managers weight this very heavily.



Use your recruiter! Pump them for information on the hiring process, what to expect, who you will meet with, and how the interviews are conducted. That way, there are fewer surprises in store.



Here is a good site to visit to see standard questions asked in an interview (by the hiring manager or interviewer). This may help you when preparing to answer the interviewer's questions.
http://www.utsa.edu/hr/docs/InterviewQuestions.pdf