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Being Interviewed. Kirsten Coy COM 260: Organizational Communication. Being Interviewed. 7 things to remember: Punctuality Attire Body Language Communication Style Readiness Enthusiasm Qualifications . Punctuality. Do NOT arrive late! Between 5-10 early is optimal. Attire.
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Being Interviewed Kirsten Coy COM 260: Organizational Communication
Being Interviewed 7 things to remember: Punctuality Attire Body Language Communication Style Readiness Enthusiasm Qualifications
Punctuality Do NOT arrive late! Between 5-10 early is optimal
Attire Dress based on the culture of the organization Be aware of tattoos and piercings and. Determine if they are appropriate based on the type of work you are interviewing for. Be presentable
Body Language Avoid slumping, fidgeting, and crossed arms Appear confident and comfortable but not too mellow
Communication Style • Communicate effectively: • Speak clearly • Be aware of tone of voice • Make eye contact • Actively listen • Mimic the interviewer’s energy
Readiness Be ready to answer questions about yourself Research the company Have questions of your own to ask the interviewer Carry resume, portfolio, and means of taking notes
Enthusiasm Show that you want to be employed at that company SMILE!
Qualifications “Prove your competency” (Graves) Use each response as an opportunity to show that you have the skills and commitment to do the job
Example Bad interview:
Example cont’d Not prepared Too laid back Poor communication style (interrupting, speaking at the same time) Not selling their qualifications
Work Cited Graves, Jada A. "What Do Interviewers Notice First About You?" US News RSS. U.S.News& World Report LP, 3 Mar. 2012. Web. 10 Sept. 2013. The Internship. “The Internship: The Big Interview." Online video clip. YouTube. YouTube, 9 May 2013. Web. 10 Sept. 2013.