Saturday, February 25, 2012

Job Interview Questions: Job Interview Etiquette?

In a job interview, is it better to answer professionally (with almost canned responses), rather casually (with realistic responses), or with a mix of both? I have an interview next week and hope to end my 8 months of unemployment.

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8 months of unemployment? Great! I've been searching for 15 months!

A mixture is a good balance. But remember a Thank You note afterwards, ESPECIALLY if you REALLY WANT that job!Have a polite day.

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  • I say a good mix of both is ideal. You always want to remain professional in an interview, but you also want to be honest and give the interviewer a good idea of who you are as a person and what kind of an employee you will be. If your answers are too generic they will know you are BS'ing. Remember, an interviewer is not only listening for your answer to their question, they are looking to find out how you communicate and deal with people, how you handle yourself, and how you present yourself and your ideas. Good luck!

  • A mix of both is ideal. You always want to remain professional but they are trying to find the best fit for their company and real answers that will give them a sense of your true personality is what will get you the job if you're the one. Do your research on the company and know what they are looking for and what the company stands for. That will get you a long way - showing that you made an effort and really want the job.

    Good luck

  • Well, if you've been out of work for a long time and hope to get a job, then I'd say honest answers are the best way to go.

    If you are vague and unclear in your answers, then the interviewer might not take you seriously and would probably not consider you the right person for the job.

  • Neither.

    It is better to answer with "honest" but professional answers. The more honest you are the better chance of you not only getting the job but KEEPING it as well.

    You and the company have to be a match.

  • Doesn't matter usually, however a mix or completely professional.

    just make sure your answers are short and concise...

  • i think professional answer is better than casual answer
    Good luck to you

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