Interviewing Basics PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 14 September 2009 00:00
Whether you are an employer searching for great talent or a potential employee seeking the greatest of opportunities - interviewing basics are essentially the same. Interviewers and Interviewees are both nervous. The interviewer wants to make a good hire. The interviewee wants to land a job. Here are few strategies that can help you regardless of which chair you occupy during the interview process.

• Greet the other person with a warm and friendly smile, introducing yourself by stating your first and last name.
• Shake hands firmly, web to web, hold for several seconds and release.

- Gentleman - no death grip.
- Ladies - practice shaking hands with another man; this will help you get comfortable with the grasp and appropriate squeeze. Never use the fingertip handshake unless you happen to be interviewing with the Queen of England - in which case don't forget to curtsy.

• Make eye contact. You don't have to have a staring contest just be sure to focus in when responding.
• Be sure to repeat the person's name throughout the interview.
• Remember to breathe . . . it's just an interview.

Keep in mind that interviewing is just a conversation. The objective is to learn about the other person/company. The easiest way to learn about another person is through relevant dialogue - questions and answers.

For more tips on interviewing check out this link:  Interviewing Tips

Leanne King
President, SeeKing HR

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avatar Gary Arnold
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An additional item to consider is, prior to your interview ensure your cell phone is turned off or on silent. Also, remove your Bluetooth headset if you have one.
Thursday, 10 December 2009 14:07
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