So, what is this word etiquette? Etiquette is the way you are expected to behave in certain scenario. Every place and time has certain sets of etiquettes that you are expected to follow. This applies to your workplace too.
Have you come across stages in your career where you couldn’t figure out what actually went wrong? Whether it be your job interviews, work or professional meetings, work etiquettes play a vital role. When you can’t maintain them, you will be left wondering “what went wrong?”. You will probably put the blame on your seniors and take it personally or blame your interviewer if you get rejected.
Poor work etiquette can cost you your dream job. Even if you were offered the position, then somehow at your workplace your immediate supervisors or your manager are not going to like you for reasons that you don’t even comprehend.
Here are some of the etiquette tips to adapt for your next job interview.
I just got a call for the interview
For an applicant who has been fed up of lodging so many applications, a call for an interview can be very overwhelming. You will need to be assertive, calm, fluent and respond clearly. Lot of applicants tend to talk faster with the fear of losing fluency but that is not going to help much. In fact, it will worsen the situation. It will leave your recruiter confused and you might have to repeat your responses which is not a very good for first impression.
Sometimes your call could be a phone interview. It is not as same as the face to face interview but remember the etiquettes that apply to the formal interviews still applies in phone interviews. Ensure you go to an area that is quiet, has better network signals and avoid interruptions during your phone interview. Explain the recruiter if needed that you are going to ensure those things are in place before your recruiter starts asking you questions.
Punctuality just got wrong
When it comes to punctuality, we think about being on time and every interviewee does have the fear of showing up late for the interview. But how do we define punctuality at interviews? At lot of times, with the fear of getting late, interviewees tend to arrive too early. While it is ok for you to wait, it actually puts your interviewer in a difficult place. Your interviewer may not be prepared by then. They will be surrounded by you trying to make you feel comfortable and preparing the interview materials at the same time.
As an interviewee, it is best for you to arrive between 5 to 15 minutes before your interview. And if you think you can’t make it on time, have the courtesy to inform your interviewer and ask to reschedule rather than showing up late and explain afterwards.
Dressing code
It is very important that you dress appropriately for your interview. Its not only the underdressing but also the overdressing that leaves a room for your interviewers to doubt on your abilities. It gives them the impression that you will not take the job seriously. So, it is helpful to understand what role you are applying for and dress accordingly.
Communication Etiquette
Communication Etiquette is how you are passing your message across your interviewers. A bad communication can be misleading. You will be surprised to know that more than 80% of the communication in your interview is non-verbal. If you are nervous in your interview, you might come across rude to your interviewers. Because when you are nervous, you tend to look around the room, move your body constantly and even tap your fingers. So, appear confident at your interview and don’t mumble while responding to the questions.
These are only a few of the work etiquettes that apply at our workplace. Whether you are an employee or an employer, these common manners apply to all of us at our workplace. If you wish to learn more or brush up your etiquettes, MD Advisors can assist you. You may choose to join a group session or an individual class. Choice is yours!
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