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Most
Common Responses:
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Treat
my receptionist well. She is the "keeper of the key
to the kingdom." |
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Being
prepared enough about the position and company that
they appear "at ease" in the interview. |
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A
firm handshake. |
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Make
eye contact without becoming overbearing by not looking
away. Keep a balance. |
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The
ability to follow the conversation and "zig and zag"
as needed to keep up with the flow of the interview. |
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Strong
listening skills. They should actually hear what
is asked and not think they know what is being asked. |
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Ask
intelligent questions about information that is covered
during the interview. This proves that they care enough
to pay attention and retain the information. |
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Never
ask a question about something that has already been covered.
The only exception would be for further clarification on
the issue. |
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A
verbal skill to sum up their experience in clear and
concise manner, when asked to talk about themselves. |
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Don't
appear scripted. |
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Honesty
with themselves about what they want to do; what they are
capable of; what they have done in the past; and what their
goals are for the future. |
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Punctuality.
It is amazing that some candidates have trouble showing
up at an interview on time. This is very negative in our
interview process. |
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Organization.
Being organized speaks well to the skills they will bring
to the table. How could someone attend an interview without
a pen and paper and expect to be taken seriously. Just
another note: the pen should probably not be a 39¢ pen.
The pen someone uses will tell me a lot about his/her style. |
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It
is the little things that add up. Personal presentation
(shoes polished, hair neat, don't go overboard on jewelry,
and dress appropriately) means a lot. |
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Interviews
can be an un-nerving experience. However, if I am to figure
out that the candidate fits our corporate culture, personality
needs to shine through. |
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Show
a sense of humor in a professional manner. |
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Avoid
speaking about politics. |
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Never
order alcohol during a dinner interview. |
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Demonstrate
qualifications with concrete examples. |
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Candidates
should not presume to use my first name unless I tell them
to. Address me as Mr. Greene or sir unless I tell
you otherwise. |
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Candidates
should know when to bring up and how to deal with the
issue of compensation. Do not bring up compensation
during an initial interview. |
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Asking
what the next step is demonstrates enthusiasm and an
interest in the position. |
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Showing
appreciation for my time by sending a thank you note
shows a high level of professionalism. |
