Career Guidance

How to act in an interview
(Body language)

During an interview, it’s even more important to be aware of body language and be
responsive to it. Learning how to read body language is essential to interpreting how well you
are performing in an interview, so that you can adjust your responses to interview questions
and win them over. It’s also just as important to modify your own movements to show your
best side and appear warm and confident.
Example :
■ Direct eye contact. This shows confidence, trust and interest. Conversely, if your

employer continually looks away or over your shoulder, this shows that he or she is
preoccupied, impatient or disinterested. Consider whether you might be being too long-
winded in your answer, and bring your response back on point.
■ A head that is slightly tilted displays interest and empathy.
■ A sincere smile. When the interviewer smiles, look at the corners of the eyes for a
crinkle. This indicates that the smile is genuine. If the smile is only in the mouth, you’ll
know if the interviewer is just being polite or forcing the smile. Think about awkward
family portraits that you may have been in in the past – often the reason the portraits
look awkward is because the smiles are forced.

CREATING THE FIRST
IMPRESSION DURING

THE INTERVIEW

1.DRESS
FOR THE
JOB YOU

WANT

2. Arrive on Time, but Not Too Early

■ 10-15 minutes before your interview should be good

3. Enter a Room Confidently

■ entrance is a key to making a positive impression

4. OFFER A
FIRM

HANDSHAKE

5. Be Kind to Everyone

■ Show kindness to everyone you meet

6. Act Interested

■ Behave like you are excited about the job

7. Don't Open a Conversation With
Careless Remarks

■ Avoid conversation starters using too-casual or off-color
slang

8. Be Prepared to Talk
About the Company and
Yourself

■ Be ready for conversation

9. Do a Pre-
Interview Body
Check

■ Career-services
professional Barbara
Safani recommends
three simple actions to
prevent distraction and
embarrassment

10. Check Your Smile

■ Make sure your smile is nice.

11. Know the Answer to "Why Are You
Here?"

■ To start your interview well, prepare your response to the
question, "Why are you here?"

12. Get Your Interviewer's Name Right

■ Impress your interviewer by getting her name right the first
time

WHAT TO DO AFTER
INTERVIEW SESSION

Ask how you should follow up

■ What is the hiring manager's timeline for making a decision?
■ Whom should you follow up with, when should you do so, and how?

Get your interviewers' contact
information

■ You should also make sure you've gathered your interviewers'
business cards

■ If not, ask the receptionist or your point of contact for the names and
email addresses of everyone you met with.

Get some distance

■ Get out of the building and walk for a few blocks so you can get some
emotional distance and so that there's no chance of bumping into the
interviewer

Analyze how you did

■ Once you've got a little distance, it's important to review every detail of
the interview

■ Ask yourself, "What did I say well and how did the interviewer react?"
"Was there something I didn't provide a strong answer for that I should
clarify?"

And how you felt about the company

■ suggests taking note of anything the interviewer said or did that may
have rubbed you the wrong way. This could help you determine if the
position or company are the right fit for you.

■ asking yourself, "Is this company a good fit for me?" "Can I see myself
growing there?" "Will I mesh with the company culture?“

Write it all down

■ Get all of your thoughts down in writing, especially if you didn't take
notes in the interview, Haefner suggests. "It's important to have this to
go back and review as you continue on your job search,

Ask your recruiter to follow up

■ If you worked with a recruiter or headhunter, it is better to suggests
asking them to follow up with your interviewer that day for feedback.

Write a fantastic thank you email

■ You should send a thank you note by email on the same day if
you interview in the morning and by the next morning if you
interview in the afternoon

■ Some keys to writing a thank you note that gets you the job
include recapping some of the things you feel are your strengths
for the job at hand and taking the time to address any awkward
moments during the interview or questions you couldn't fully
answer at the time,

■ his step in the interview process "crucial."

Personalize your thank you email for
each person you meet

■ it's important to send a separate, personalized email to each person
you meet. They will forward them to each other, so it's important no
two emails are the same

Consider when to mail your note

■ If you had an initial phone-screen interview, an email will suffice.
■ If you interviewed face-to-face at a more traditional organization,

consider sending a thank you card by mail in addition to an email. Not
only will it catch their attention, but it will keep your candidacy top-of-
mind, especially since the card will arrive a few days after your initial
email
■ If you're interviewing with a high-tech company, only send an email,
since sending a note by mail may make you look like a culture misfit.

Send a tailored LinkedIn connection
request

■ suggests sending a LinkedIn connection request a day or two after you
email your thank you note. Your personal message must be 300
characters or less, so it should concisely express your gratitude for
your interviewer's time and your interest in the role.

THANK
YOU EMAIL
TEMPLATE
EXAMPLE

Keep up the search

■ Even if you "killed it" in the interview, says not to quit the job search.
■ Nothing is guaranteed in an interview unless they made you an offer

on the spot
■ If that interview went well, and you think you'd fit in well with that

particular company, look at their competitors in the area and see if
they're hiring

Pace your subsequent follow-ups

■ If your potential employer never provided you with specific information
about following up, a good rule of thumb is to follow up approximately
one week after you send your thank-you note

■ If you were told expressly it was OK to follow up with the hiring
manager directly, do this once a week for no more than five weeks.

■ Remember, there's a fine line between being enthusiastic and
annoying, so proceed with caution. The last thing you want to do is
appear confrontational or desperate.

If you don't get the job, thank your
interviewers for their time and
consideration

■ it's always a good idea to follow up after hearing you didn't get the job
with a cordial "thank you anyway" email.

■ Remember to start by thanking your interviewers for their time and
consideration.

■ Then you can ask if they might share any feedback and consider you
for any future positions at the company you might be a fit for.

3XBME1



• Able to quickly jot down any important notes
during interview

• Bring Executive folio with a cover to be like
professional person and NOT a spiral notebook

Write down the name of the Write down all the company Collect as many possible
person you're interviewing.It can details during the interview question that you want to know
be easy to forget a name and maybe this can help you make a about the job and the company
you don't want to be embarassed decision before you make a during question and answer
choice to agree with the job given session.This may help you in the
The person you're interviewing future.
can be a person for your future So, you may not ask the same
reference and you're able to question about the information You can write in the notebook
make a connection provided during the interview before the interview so you know
what information do you wnat to
know.

You most likely already submitted your resume Depending on the kind of job you’re after, it might
when you apllied the job, but don't assume the be valuable to bring a portfolio of your past work.
interviewer will have the copy on it hand. This can be a folder, binder or even a website
shown on your tablet. Your portfolio should be
They may forget to print out your resume because organized in a way that makes it easy to reference
get busy. during your interview. The contents of your
portfolio will depend on your profession, but there
Why Bring multiple should be quality examples of your work and
copies? accomplishments.

You never know how many employees you're going
to be meeting with.

Unless you are a coding god applying for start-up positions in silicon valley, wear a tie. Not a bow-tie, a tie. Of course, depending on the
industry there is significant wiggle room here. A bow-tie and tweed coat might be acceptable at a design company or progressive place of
employment.

The safer option, however, is a proper business suit.Ladies have more options, but need to look equally professional. Yes, those blister-
inducing shoes are part of the package.In many cases not adhering to this traditional standard will cost you considerably. Employers need to
know that you are taking your job hunt seriously and that you understand how to behave in a traditional workplace.Once you’ve proven
yourself, you can show off your Star Wars socks. The interview, however, it not the time to do so.



Sometimes you might just feel to enthusiastic and need
to calm down in bringing too much extra stuff. Here are

some things that you should think about to not bring

Although the recruiter may ask you some private questions, If you’re going for an interview to Apple, you should not
you are not required to answer them. Moreover, there are have any Android device with you. The same goes for the
certain questions (i.e. about your religious and political companies of any industry. One of your interview tasks is to
affiliation, ethnicity, marital status and age) you should show that you fit well into both company’s corporate culture
never answer to avoid discrimination. Employers are not and the team you’ll be working with. So, look and act if you
allowed to ask this as it is prohibited by a Civil Rights Act. So, were already working with this company, not their
keep the private facts to yourself if you do not wish to be competitors.
discriminated against them.

Of course, you’ll have some gadgets with you – at least, your smartphone. However, make sure to
switch them off in advance. An interview is important enough for you to pay all your attention to a
recruiter. Even if you don’t attend to the phone, the sound of notification or an incoming text can
make an impression that you can’t prioritize and can evoke the question if you will be focused
enough when they actually hire you.

A number of items which is possible to take with you for an interview is so big that it’s just impossible to
mention everything. Remember the main rule: before you grab something with you, ask yourself: does this
help me look like a goal-oriented professional? And if the answer is “no”, leave it at home. At the interview
you’ve got only one chance to make that good impression, so don’t waste it.

STYLISH FOR WOMEN AND IMAGE
BUILDING FOR INTERVIEW SESSION

Intro

• From this slide we will guide you basically about what to wear from head to

toe.

• To look professional in interview is very important to ensure our first

impression looks good and impress our interviewer.

SCARF

• In Islam, the hijab is a garment used
to cover a woman's head.
• The veil is God's command to every
Muslim woman. After a woman
converts to Islam, it is obligatory for
her to wear a headscarf as part of
covering her aurah.
• There are various type of scarf such
as :-

TIPS ON WEARING A HIJAB FOR AN INTERVIEW.

• The selection of the appropriate hijab will show a radiant

face and increase the self-confidence of a Muslim woman.

• The hijab is not just to cover the aura, but it also

symbolizes the personality of a Muslim woman.

• The type of veil to attend the interview needs to be taken

into account so that we look neat & confident.

Among the tips for choosing a veil for an interview are:

• 1. Simple and neat - No need for extra sequins or accessories. Just a

simple style of dress.

• 2. Plain color - For a more formal style, it is encouraged to use plain color.

If you want a pattern, make sure it is not excessive.

• 3. Soft or black color - Bright colors can be avoided if you want to look

formal.

HAIR

FRAGRANCE & PERFUME

• a FRAGRANT LIQUID typically made from essential oils extracted

from flowers and spices, used to give a pleasant smell to one's
body.

Fragrance & Perfume

• From my research, there are two different opinions. To make it simple, first is

agreed and on the other side some disagree.

So should I put
my perfume on?

Agree Statement

• There are a number of positive benefits of wearing perfume for a job

interview such as increasing your confidence and boosting your overall
positivity and well-being.

• Additionally the right fragrance can subtly project to others that you have

a number of valuable qualities such as being confident, professional,
positive and elegant.

• These positive qualities can help in your interview, the workplace and in

life overall.