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发信人: bartonchen (闲云野鹤), 信区: Flyingoverseas
标 题: Interview Performance
发信站: 哈工大紫丁香 (2001年12月23日15:37:05 星期天), 站内信件
First impressions are powerful and have more of an impact than many people r
ealize. The moment you walk through the front door of a prospective employer
, you are on display and being sized up by the receptionist, office staff an
d interviewer. Each will have his or her own perception of who you are and w
hat you can do before you even say, "Hello, my name is . . ."
Employers often use the interview as a way to confirm their first impression
of you. You can turn this to your advantage by making a positive first impr
ession that, in turn, sets a favorable tone for what happens during your int
erview. Your goal is to create an impression of an individual who is confide
nt, self-assured and gracious. The way you dress frames the picture - the wa
y you behave paints the portrait of who you are.
Performance Tips
Arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes before the established time. Allow for unex
pected traffic jams or parking difficulties.
Introduce yourself to the secretary or receptionist. Use the waiting period
before the interview to look around the office and get the feel of the organ
ization.
Show courtesy and respect to everyone you meet. More than one applicant has
lost a job opportunity because of a rude remark or a patronizing manner at t
he front desk.
Maintain a warm, friendly demeanor. A natural smile will punctuate your conv
ersation, and add to your presentation.
Try to select a seat that places you directly opposite the interviewer. Wait
to sit until the interviewer offers you a chair or is seated.
Treat the interviewer as a potential colleague and establish rapport as you
would with a peer. Show respect, but do not place the interviewer on a high
pedestal.
Maintain an open body position. Incline toward the interviewer a bit to show
interest.
Look at the interviewer. Direct eye contact is important.
Avoid irritating habits such as pen clicking, pencil tapping, hair twisting,
foot swinging and knuckle cracking. Do not smoke, chew gum, or even drink c
offee during the meeting.
Remember that you have a valuable contribution to make to an organization.
Limit the amount of personal information you provide. It is not pertinent to
the professional job and it may wave a red flag at the interviewer.
Review a business etiquette book to refresh your memory on table manners, in
troduction protocols and other details of appropriate, professional behavior
.
Relax. Keep in mind that you are just two human beings meeting with one anot
her in order to get to know each other better. The fate of the universe does
not hang in the balance.
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