1. Basic etiquette in interviews

(1) Be punctual and prepared

Once you have made an appointment with the employer for an interview, you must arrive 5 minutes in advance - Arrive at the interview location within 10 minutes to show the sincerity of the job seeker and give the other party a sense of trust. At the same time, you can also adjust your mentality and make some simple instrument preparations to avoid rushing into the battle and being in a hurry. In order to do this, you must keep in mind the time and place of the interview. Students who are qualified are best to go there in advance to avoid being late due to temporary inability to find the place or delays on the way. If you are late, you will definitely leave a bad impression on the recruiter and even lose the opportunity for an interview.

(2) Be calm and polite

Don’t be nervous when entering the interview situation. If the door is closed, knock first and get permission before entering. The action of opening and closing the door should be gentle, calm and natural. When meeting, you should take the initiative to say hello to the recruiter, and the title should be appropriate. Do not rush to take a seat when the employer does not ask you to sit down. When the employer asks you to sit down, say "thank you". Maintain a good posture after sitting down, and avoid being careless, looking around, or being indifferent, so as not to cause resentment. When leaving, you should ask "Do you have anything else to ask?" After receiving permission, you should stand up with a smile, thank you and say "goodbye."

(3) Listen carefully and answer patiently

Answer the employer’s questions one by one. When the other person introduces the situation to you, listen carefully. To show that you understand and are interested, you can nod at the appropriate time or ask and answer questions appropriately. When answering the examiner's questions, your speech should be clear, your voice should be moderate, and your answers should be concise and complete. Under normal circumstances, do not interrupt the employer's questions or rush to answer questions, otherwise it will give people the impression of being impatient, reckless, and impolite. After the question is asked, if you don’t understand, you can ask for it to be repeated. When you cannot answer a certain question, you should tell the employer truthfully. Vague words and nonsense will lead to failure of the interview. Also be patient with repeated questions and don't show impatience.

(4) Be generous, steady and confident

Throughout the interview process, maintain an elegant and generous manner, be modest and prudent in conversation, and have a positive and enthusiastic attitude. If the employer has more than two examiners, you should look at whoever answers the question, and you should look around the other examiners in a timely manner to show your respect for them. When talking, you should pay attention to the other party in a timely manner. Don't look around to appear careless, and don't lower your eyelids to appear lack of confidence. It is also unwise to argue with the employer about a certain issue excitedly. It is beneficial to calmly maintain a neither humble nor overbearing demeanor. . Some employers specifically ask some unreasonable questions to test your reaction. If you don't handle them well, you will easily lose your sense of proportion, and the interview results will obviously not be ideal.

2. Candidates’ language use skills

Your art of language expression in the interview hall marks your maturity and comprehensive quality. For job candidates, mastering language expression skills is undoubtedly important. So, how to properly use conversation skills in interviews?

(1) Clear speech, fluent language, elegant and generous.

When talking, pay attention to accurate pronunciation and clear enunciation. Also pay attention to controlling the speed of speaking to avoid stumbling and affecting the smoothness of the language. In order to increase the charm of language, you should pay attention to beautiful rhetoric, avoid using catchphrases, and avoid using uncivilized language.

(2) The tone is calm, the intonation is appropriate, and the volume is moderate.

During the interview, pay attention to the correct use of language, tone, and tone. When greeting, you should use intonation, emphasizing the tone and adding a drawl to attract the other person's attention. When introducing yourself, it is best to use a gentle declarative tone instead of exclamatory or imperative sentences. Too loud a sound can be annoying, and too quiet a sound can be difficult to hear. The volume should be determined according to the situation at the interview site. The voice should not be too loud when two people are interviewing and the distance is close. The voice should not be too low when the interview is in a group and the venue is open. The principle is that every employer can hear you clearly.

(3) The language should be subtle, witty and humorous.

In addition to expressing clearly when speaking, you can also insert humorous language when appropriate to add a relaxed and happy atmosphere to the conversation and show your superior temperament and calm demeanor. Especially when encountering difficult-to-answer questions, witty and humorous language will show your intelligence, help to avoid danger, and give people a good impression.

(4) Pay attention to the listener’s reaction.

A job interview is not like a speech, but closer to a normal conversation. During the conversation, you should always pay attention to the listener's reaction. For example, if the listener is absent-minded, it may mean that he is not interested in what you are saying, and you have to try to change the topic; if you listen carefully, it may mean that your volume is too low, which makes it difficult for the other party to hear clearly; if you frown or shake your head, it may mean that your words are inappropriate. at. According to these reactions of the other party, you must timely adjust your language, tone, tone, volume, rhetoric, including the content of your statement. Only in this way can a good interview result be achieved.

3. Candidates’ Gesture Use Skills

In fact, in daily communication, people use gestures consciously or unconsciously to help them express their wishes. So, how to use gestures correctly in an interview?

(1) Gestures showing concern.

When talking with others, be sure to pay attention to what the other person is saying and show that you are listening attentively. Only when the other party feels that their conversation is noticed and understood can they listen to your conversation happily and attentively and develop a good impression of you. This is especially true during interviews. The general gestures to express concern are: folding hands in front of mouth, or placing fingers under ears; or folding hands and leaning forward.

(2) A gesture of openness.

This gesture shows that you are willing to get close and connect with the listener. It makes people feel your enthusiasm and confidence, and makes people feel that you are well-informed about the issues you are talking about. This gesture is done by extending your hands forward with your palms facing upward, and your hands should be at the same height as your abdomen.

(3) A gesture showing confidence.

If you want to show your grasp of the subject, start by extending one hand forward, palm down, and then make a large circling motion from left to right, as if " "cover" the theme to be expressed.

(4) A gesture of emphasis.

If you want to attract the listener's attention or emphasize an important point, pinch your index finger and thumb together for emphasis.

The above introduction is about common gestures in interviews, but to achieve the expected purpose, you should also pay attention to their flexible use according to the time, place and person.

4. Candidates’ skills in answering questions

(1) Grasp the key points, be concise, clear, organized and well-founded.

Generally, when answering questions, you should conclude first and discuss later. Express your central meaning clearly first, and then make narratives and arguments. Otherwise, a long discussion will miss the point. The interview time is limited, and the nerves are a bit tense. There are too many redundant words, which can easily lead to the topic, but the topic will be diluted or missed.

(2) Tell the whole story clearly and avoid abstractions.

The employer always wants to know some specific circumstances of the candidate when asking questions, and must not simply answer with "yes" and "no". It should be based on the different questions asked, some need to explain the reasons, and some need to explain the degree. Answers that do not tell the whole story and are too abstract often do not leave a concrete impression on the examiner.

(3) Confirm the content of the question and avoid answering questions that are not what was asked.

During the interview, if you are confused about the questions asked by the employer, and you do not know where to start or you have difficulty understanding the meaning of the other party’s questions, you can repeat the questions and talk about your own opinions first. To understand this question, ask the other party to confirm the content. For unclear questions, be sure to clarify them, so that you can have the right answers and avoid answering questions that are not exactly what you asked.

(4) Have personal opinions and personal characteristics.

Employers sometimes receive several candidates, ask the same questions several times, and listen to similar answers several times. Therefore, the employer will feel boring and boring. Only answers with unique personal insights and personal characteristics will arouse the other party's interest and attention.

(5) If you know something, you know it; if you don’t know it, you don’t know it.

When you encounter questions that you don’t know, understand or don’t know how to do during the interview, it’s not advisable to evade, remain silent, push the envelope, or pretend to understand. You should honestly and frankly admit your shortcomings. Otherwise, you will win the trust and favor of the examiner.

5. Techniques for candidates to eliminate nervousness

Since the success of the interview is related to the future of the job seeker, college students are often prone to nervousness during interviews. Some college students may fail the interview due to excessive nervousness. Therefore, efforts must be made to eliminate excessive tension. Here are several techniques to eliminate excessive tension for students’ reference.

(1) Before the interview, you can read a lively and interesting magazine and book. Reading books and periodicals at this time can divert your attention, adjust your mood, and overcome stage fright during the interview. Avoid tension and anxiety while waiting.

(2) Pay attention to controlling the rhythm of the conversation during the interview. After entering the examination room, saluting and taking your seat, if you feel nervous, do not rush to speak. Instead, concentrate on listening to the questions and then answer them calmly. Generally speaking, when people are nervous, they will unconsciously speed up their speech. Speaking too fast is not conducive to the other party's ability to hear the speech clearly, and it also gives people a feeling of panic. If you speak too fast, you are often prone to making mistakes or even being tongue-tied, which in turn intensifies your nervousness and leads to confusion in your thinking. Of course, speaking too slowly, lacking passion, and making the atmosphere boring can also be annoying. In order to avoid this, you can generally slow down your speaking speed consciously when you start talking, and then increase your tone and speaking speed appropriately after you get into the state. In this way, you can not only stabilize your own nervousness, but also reverse the boring atmosphere of the interview.

(3) When answering a question, you can look at the forehead of the questioner. Some people don't know where to look when answering questions. Experience has proven that a person who is distracted and has an uncertain gaze makes people feel dishonest; a person with droopy eyes gives people an impression of lack of self-confidence; staring directly at the questioner will be misunderstood as a challenge to him, giving people the impression of being unruly. The feeling of being untamed. If you focus on the other person's forehead during the interview, you can not only give the other person a sincere and confident impression, but also encourage your own courage and eliminate your own nervousness.

Finally, mistakes and failures in interviews should be treated correctly. It is inevitable to make mistakes due to nervousness during the interview conversation, and it is impossible to guarantee success in just one interview. At this time, don't be discouraged. Remember, a momentary mistake does not mean a failure in the interview. The important thing is to defeat yourself and not give up the opportunity easily. Even if an interview is unsuccessful, you must analyze the specific reasons, sum up experience and lessons, and face the next interview with a new attitude. More talent information, recruitment, and interview skills are available at Huangshan Talent Network: