Wear what is appropriate for the post and the company. I may vary from, formal wear in some instance s to very formal dress in others. Try and get an insight into what the company would expect from employees or through observation, what would be appropriate for a building company is very different for a public relations agency.
Be well groomed and clean. Try to look calm and confident, simple things like deodorant can boost your confidence. Once you are ushered into the interview room there ill usually be a short exchange of pleasantries and ice breaking. Do not be fooled by this time-it really is designed to put you at ease in most circumstances, but these initial moments are the most formative-do not go over the top being exceptionally friendly or alternatively going rigid with fear feeling that your handshake was too limp! (only shake hands if it is offered)A pleasant natural smile, a firm handshake and a brief exchange of words in a natural manner of this greeting is sufficient. Some simple, but frequently broken rules!
• Sit comfortably with both feet on the floor, lean slightly towards the interviewer.
• Do not play with your hair or your hands. Keep them out of the pockets.
• Try not to create defensive barriers between you and them, like a brief case on your knees, folded arms or crossed legs…even if you feel you need to. It is natural, but your interviewer will not physically attack!
• Maintain natural eye contact with the interviewer-that is maintain eye contact, but do not stare like a snake!
• If there is more than one interviewer, look at who is talking.
• When you are talking, shift your glance from one to the other.
• Do not over use your hands, if you are a natural gesticulator.
• Do not squirm and fidget.
• Do nod and Mmmm, to show agreement and to show you are listening to them.
• Above all try to be you, try to be natural, unless you are naturally offensive!
Obeying these rules, will allow the interviewers to concentrate on you, and not what you are doing in the interview. Body language conveys all sorts of messages and the right body language will convey the message of a well balanced and confident individual……even if you are not!
Job interview skill.
Resources;
1.job interview success
2.Guide to job interviews
3.Principals interview
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