Welcome back to the Gentleman's Gazette! In today's video, we talk about interview tips
and etiquette. This is part 3 of the series and so far, we covered what to wear to an
interview, as well as how to prepare for an interview. First of all, you need to have
the right outfit. If you missed that video, please check it out here, this is essential.
Second, get a haircut before you have an interview. If you have many interviews in a row, of course,
you don't need to get a haircut every day but you should just look clean and professional.
Make sure not to wear an overpowering cologne, you may be tempted but that Axe is really
smelly and people will not think it's great. Even if you have a higher end cologne, try
to stay away from it for a day just take a shower beforehand and you'll be fine. In a
professional setting, try to cover your tattoos, of course, if you're applying for a job at
a restaurant, it's full of hipsters, you can show your tattoos. It always depends on what
the job is about. Before you head out the door, make sure to remove any tags and threads
because otherwise, they may think, you have never worn a suit before, you're not in a
professional setting and also check for stains and holes because it makes you look sloppy.
Now it's time to get to the interview, make sure to arrive thirty minutes prior to the
interview time. I know that may seem like a lot, but it's essential because there can
be traffic and things may go wrong and trust me, they will go wrong. Last but not the least,
you don;t know the facilities, you don't know how long it takes to find the secretary, the
right room so give yourself enough time. If you end up with extra time, simply review
your questions, take a seat and about five to ten minutes before the interview, head
to the reception and let them know you're here. You can also leave your business card
and tell them you;re here for an interview with a specific person. Make sure to turn
off your cellphone and if somebody offers you something to drink, don't ask for anything
elaborate, just go with plain, non-carbonated water. Next up is interview demeanor, it's
very important that you give a good first impression. Let's say you're in a conference
room, walking with people or you don't, it's best to stand and only sit if you're asked
to. If it's too long and they asked you to sit, try to take a spot that is faced towards
the door so you can get up when somebody enters. Also, this is not the time to take the boss
chair with the leather covers, sit on it and play games because somebody may come into
the door anytime. So, this is the chair for them, you take the regular chair. When somebody
comes in, it's important to shake their hand with a firm grip and you have to look them
into the eye. Also, offer them a copy of your resume and then let them take the lead. You're
in an interview, and you just go along. Tone, body language, and grammar are very important
because you want to project professionalism and confidence at all times. First, sit up
straight, that's actually easiest if you don't sit back on the chair but you just sit slightly
forward and push your back up. Makes you seem alert and people will appreciate it. Also,
avoid crossing arms or fidgeting with something because it may seem that you're nervous and
can be distracting in an interview. It's important to minimize the use of slang words or I don't
knows because it makes you seem incompetent and that's what you want to avoid. If you;re
wondering about interview questions, I suggest you check out our interview prep video where
we discuss interview question strategies. Once they're done with their questions, it's
time for you to ask good questions so it's best you prepare those, make sure to have
about 2-3 very good questions that make them think "Wow, this guy really thought about
the job and it's a smart question". Never ask dumb questions, yes! there are dumb questions
such as things that you could easily figure out on their website. After the interview
is done, it'stime to depart. First, you should ask them what the next steps are then you
can shake hands, thank them for their time and then it's time to leave. This is not the
time to flirt with the sexy secretary or with anybody else in the building, you simply take
your stuff and just leave.Once you're back home, it's important to follow up and it's
not just an email, ideally, it's a handwritten thank you note where you express your gratitude
that you had your interview and you reiterate that you're interested in the position. This
shows you're future employer that you're willing to go the extra mile and that separates you
from the crowd. Now, you simply wait for a response. If you don;t hear back from them,
you can reach out again and simply follow up, that shows them that you're persistent.
Alternatively, you could get a letter of rejection, and now would be a good time to ask what exactly
they did not like about you so you could improve for future job interviews. If you receive
a verbal offer over the phone or in person, smile, thank them and let them know that you're
excited to get it in writing. At this point, it's time for salary negotiations. It's best
to come in prepared and look at portals like glassdoor so you know the range of the salary
that you can expect but don't overdo it and don't undervalue yourself. Just make sure
if you're asking for more money than the average, make sure to back it up. Ideally, the best
ways to do it is to one, tell them how you make them more money. Two, how you save the
money and three, how you make customers happier. If you want more vacation, now is the time
to negotiate it so you should bring it up and explain what you need and why you need
it. Last but not least, make sure to give them references if they ask for it, only if
they ask for it. Of course, you want to only refer people who know that they're going to
be contacted and hopefully say something good about you. If you have now gotten the job,
it's really important to dress up for your first day at work because it makes a great
lasting impression for you colleagues at work, for your boss and if they think you're overdressed,
they will let you know but it never hurts to be overdressed the first day. Good Luck
and make sure to check out the other two parts if you haven't already done so.