Chapter: INTERVIEWING GUIDE HOW I MUST APPEAR IN THE INTERVIEW, INTERVIEW BEHAVIER,

COMMON REASONS FOR EMPLOYER REJECTION

Poor personal appearance

1. Poor personal appearance

2. Lack of interestand enthusiasm

3. Overemphasis on money

4. Weak handshake

5. Lateto interview

6. Indefiniteresponsesto questions

7. Inabilitytoexpress oneselfclearly(poor voice, diction,grammar)

8. Lack of planning forcareer -- no goals or purpose

9. Lack of confidenceand poise;failure to look interviewerin theeye

10. Unwilling to startat bottom -- expectstoo much too soon

11. Makesexcuses;evasive -- hedges on unfavorablefactors on record

12. Lack of tact

13. Lack of manners, courtesy

14. Lack of maturity

15. Lack of vitality

16. Merelyshopping around

17. Wantsjob only fora short time

18. Cynical

19. Lowmoral standards

20. Intolerant; strong prejudices

21. Failureto ask questions

22. Timid; lacks sufficient degree ofassertiveness

23. Overbearing; overaggressive;conceited

24. Not prepared forinterview; no research on company

25. Lack of knowledge offield of specialization; not wellqualified

ITEMS FOR MY REVIEW:

Arrived earlyforthe interview.
Dressed appropriately; clean, pressed clothing; shoes shined. Presented a firm handshake.
Presented a professional image.
Prepared for interview by knowing resume inside and out. Prepared for interview by knowing the skills required.
Prepared for the interviewby knowing thecompany's products/services.
Prepared for the interview by researching company's problems, strengths, and possible plans for the future.
Maintained good eyecontact.
Spoke with authorityand confidence.
Conveyed enthusiasm about thejob. Appeared relaxed.
Adjusted the volume of your voice and the accentuation of words. Did not laugh inappropriately (nervous laughter).
Did not fidget or squirm. Good posture.
Presented a natural, not stiff or rigid, posture and appearance. Body language supported what you were saying.
Demonstrated good listening skills.
Presented your skills and abilities well, and gave a concrete personal example of how the skills were used.
Presented your benefits to the employer well, indicating how you would apply that benefit directly to the company.
Clarified anymisunderstandingsthat may havearisen.
Gaveexamplesfrom your experienceto illustrate skillsand benefits.
Gave interviewerthe impression that you were prepared for thisinterview.
Communicated to the employer the reasons why you are applying to and chose this company.
Thanked the interviewerforthe interview.
Complimented the interviewer, the company or the office. Indicated commitment to the position.
Projected confidencethat you arethe right person for the job.
Asked whatthe next stepsin the selection processwill be and when theywill be.
Made sure you have the interviewer's name for the after-interview letter. (Ask for his/her business card.)
If asked about your weaknesses, expressed them as areas of skills that you are working on. Showed a plan for improvement, using an example.
Showed excitementand enthusiasm.
If given the opportunity, asked questions of the interviewer to help you gain further knowledge about the position, the company, and the organization's structure, work climate, stability, etc.
If given the opportunity, provided additional qualifications that you have that either you forgot when asked earlier, or feel a need to elaborate or expound upon.
Honestly presented your qualifications forand commitment to the position.

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