{"id":3085,"date":"2015-02-23T08:00:41","date_gmt":"2015-02-23T13:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/?p=3085"},"modified":"2015-02-23T08:00:41","modified_gmt":"2015-02-23T13:00:41","slug":"job-interview-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/job-interview-skills","title":{"rendered":"Job Interview Skills: The Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Attending a job interview is a nerve wracking experience for new professionals. Even with practice, some people never kick their jitters. Despite the stress job interviews can cause, there are things you can do to feel less worried before you face your potential new boss! Try practicing the following skills before and during each interview to help you de-stress and really impress your interviewer!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Impress-the-Interviewer.jpg\" alt=\"Impress the Interviewer\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Impress-the-Interviewer.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Impress-the-Interviewer-300x165.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/job-interview-skills\/#1_Do_dress_appropriately\" >1. Do dress appropriately<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/job-interview-skills\/#2_Do_show_up_on_time\" >2. Do show up on time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/job-interview-skills\/#3_Dont_be_too_casual\" >3. Don\u2019t be too casual<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/job-interview-skills\/#4_Do_listen_carefully\" >4. Do listen carefully<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/job-interview-skills\/#5_Do_answer_the_entire_question\" >5. Do answer the entire question<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/job-interview-skills\/#6_Do_some_research_in_advance\" >6. Do some research in advance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/job-interview-skills\/#7_Dont_talk_too_much\" >7. Don\u2019t talk too much<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/job-interview-skills\/#8_Dont_let_your_nerves_show\" >8. Don\u2019t let your nerves show<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/job-interview-skills\/#9_Do_find_a_balance_between_confidence_and_cockiness\" >9. Do find a balance between confidence and cockiness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/job-interview-skills\/#10_Do_ask_questions\" >10. Do ask questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/job-interview-skills\/#Youve_got_this\" >You\u2019ve got this!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/job-interview-skills\/#Need_some_tips_on_writing_a_resume_to_go_along_with_your_new_job_interview_skills_Learn_how_to_write_the_perfect_resume_here_to_land_that_interview\" >Need some tips on writing a resume to go along with your new job interview skills? Learn how to write the perfect resume here to land that interview!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"highlight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Do_dress_appropriately\"><\/span>1. Do dress appropriately<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How you dress for an interview is a big part of the first impression you leave! You want to ensure that you\u2019re not only dressed appropriately for a job interview, but also that you\u2019re dressed well for the specific type of interview you\u2019re attending. If the company is a high end corporation, consider professional attire like a blazer and dress pants. If you\u2019re interviewing for an industry where your skills can be displayed on yourself, such as makeup artistry or hair styling, make sure that your own makeup or hair are done to the quality that the potential employer would expect from you on the job. Regardless of what type of interview it is, avoid dress that is too casual, looks messy, or might be considered too revealing.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"highlight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Do_show_up_on_time\"><\/span>2. Do show up on time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your ability to show up prepared and on time is being assessed when you attend a job interview. Rushing in at the last second or arriving late will almost certainly lose you the position. Aim to be there a little to give yourself some emergency time. You shouldn\u2019t arrive so early that the interviewer feels rushed or like they\u2019re keeping you waiting, but punctuality is one of the best skills you can display.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Dont-be-late.jpg\" alt=\"Don&#039;t be late for job interview\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Dont-be-late.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Dont-be-late-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"highlight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Dont_be_too_casual\"><\/span>3. Don\u2019t be too casual<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being friendly in an interview is a good tactic. Potential employers want to see that you have good people skills and can communicate with those around you. There is a fine line, however, between being pleasant and being overly casual, which can tarnish an otherwise good first impression and come across as inappropriate or unprofessional. Be careful with things like jokes, greetings, and even your posture. Relaxing a little is beneficial because it might take the edge off your nerves, but forgetting that you\u2019re in a professional setting is risky. Your interviewer might not be impressed if you treat them like your buddy.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"highlight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Do_listen_carefully\"><\/span>4. Do listen carefully<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Interview questions aren\u2019t always simple, so make sure you\u2019re keeping track of the details while you prepare for your answer. This will help you answer as effectively as possible. You should also listen hard if there is a practical component. If the interviewer asks you to do a sample to display the skills you\u2019d use on the job, listen to and follow all instructions! Your ability to listen to information and act accordingly is something they\u2019ll be evaluating.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"highlight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Do_answer_the_entire_question\"><\/span>5. Do answer the entire question<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes interviewers ask long questions with more than one part. Handling these questions can be stressful because they often require long answers, and candidates worry they\u2019ll forget part half way. Here\u2019s another place to use your listening skills! You want to answer each part of every question you\u2019re asked, so pay close attention when the interviewer is speaking. They\u2019re asking you those questions for a reason, and you should provide them with the information they need to consider you properly. If you consistently miss the point of the question or fail to answer completely, their evaluation of you will reflect that.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"highlight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Do_some_research_in_advance\"><\/span>6. Do some research in advance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best ways to prepare for an interview is to research the company and the position itself. If you try to answer questions without knowing what the company does or what the position you\u2019re being considered for entails, your interviewer won\u2019t be impressed. As soon as you\u2019ve applied for the position, or at least once you know you\u2019ve got the interview, gather information about what services the company provides, who the important people are, and what they\u2019re expecting of you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Do-Online-Research.jpg\" alt=\"Do Online Research\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Do-Online-Research.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Do-Online-Research-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"highlight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Dont_talk_too_much\"><\/span>7. Don\u2019t talk too much<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You will obviously be doing a lot of speaking in a job interview, since you\u2019re being asked several questions. That doesn\u2019t mean, however, that you should speak for long periods of time without break. Part of good communication is the ability to get your points across concisely, and your interviewer will be paying attention to how well you do this. If you ramble or get off topic, sum up your current point and recover quickly. You want to provide the interviewer with as much information as possible, but don\u2019t overwhelm them with unrelated details.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"highlight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Dont_let_your_nerves_show\"><\/span>8. Don\u2019t let your nerves show<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s completely normal to be nervous in a job interview. You will be expected, however, to rein your nerves in and conduct yourself well. Remember that body language is one of the biggest indicators of nerves! While you\u2019re speaking, try to avoid nervous habits like jiggling your leg, twirling your hair, touching your face, or fiddling with your fingers. It\u2019s okay to be nervous, but try not to let your interviewer see just how stressed you really are. They will expect you to conduct yourself professionally regardless of how many butterflies there are in your stomach!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"highlight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Do_find_a_balance_between_confidence_and_cockiness\"><\/span>9. Do find a balance between confidence and cockiness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Displaying a certain amount of confidence is necessary in a job interview because you\u2019re being asked to list your skills and tell someone why you\u2019re worth their time and money. If you lack confidence, you might have trouble convincing your interviewer that you\u2019re the most qualified candidate available. On the other hand, being too confident can come across as cocky, which isn\u2019t generally a quality that employers appreciate in their candidates. While you\u2019re preparing for the interview, practice speaking positively about yourself without \u2018tooting your own horn\u2019. Interviewers are looking for candidates who have a solid sense of self, but who can also stay humble.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Stay-Humble-Interview.jpg\" alt=\"Stay Humble Interview\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Stay-Humble-Interview.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Stay-Humble-Interview-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"highlight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Do_ask_questions\"><\/span>10. Do ask questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At almost every job interview, you will be asked if you have any questions. This isn\u2019t a trick; you are allowed and even encouraged to ask questions! If things went well and everything is straight forward then you might say that you don\u2019t have questions for now, but be careful. Having no questions about the company or the position might be interpreted as disinterest and your interviewer might think you\u2019re too eager to get out of there. Consider having a few general interest questions prepared just in case you get the sense that your interviewer expects you to ask for more information.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"highlight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youve_got_this\"><\/span>You\u2019ve got this!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stay calm, prepare in advance, and don\u2019t beat yourself up too badly if it doesn\u2019t go well! Job interviews aren\u2019t easy, and everyone struggles with nerves beforehand. If you can master these skills and remember tips like this when you go in, you will increase your chances for success.<\/p>\n<h2 align=\"center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_some_tips_on_writing_a_resume_to_go_along_with_your_new_job_interview_skills_Learn_how_to_write_the_perfect_resume_here_to_land_that_interview\"><\/span><i>Need some tips on writing a resume to go along with your new job interview skills? Learn how to write the perfect resume <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/write_the_perfect_resume\/\" title=\"Write the Perfect Resume\u2014Land that Interview!\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> to land that interview!<\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preparing for a job interview? 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