DO’s AND DON’Ts AS AN INTERVIWEE

AND AS AN INTERVIEWER

SUBMITTED BY : SMITA JOSHI COLLEGE : KAMAL INSTITUTE

INTERVIEW, INTERVIEWEE AND INTERVIEWER

INTERVIEW : An interview is any planed conversation with a specific purpose involving two or more people.

INTERVIEWEE : Interviewee is the person who answers the questions asked by interviewer.

INTERVIEWER :Interviewer is the person who asks questions to the interviewee.

DO’s AS AN INTERVIEWEEDo your research and know the type of job interview you will

encounter.Do plan to arrive about 10 minutes early. Late arrival for a

job interview is never excusable.Do greet the receptionist or assistant with courtesy and

respect. This situation is where you make your first impression with the employer.

Do bring extra resumes to the interview. 

DO’s AS AN INTERVIEWEEDo wait until you are offered a chair before sitting.

And do remember body language and posture: sit upright and look alert and interested at all times.

Do make good eye contact with your interviewer(s).Do show enthusiasm in the position and the company.Do avoid using poor language, slang, and pause words

(such as “like,” “uh,” and “um”).Do have a high confidence and energy level, but don’t be

overly aggressive.

DON’Ts AS AN INTERVIEWEE

Don’t be soft-spoken. A forceful voice projects confidence. Don’t act as though you would take any job or are

desperate for employment. Don’t say anything negative about former colleagues,

supervisors, or employers.Don’t ever lie. Answer questions truthfully, frankly and

succinctly. And don’t over-answer questions.

DON’Ts AS AN INTERVIEWEE

Don’t answer questions with a simple “yes” or “no.” Explain whenever possible. Describe those things about yourself that showcase your talents, skills, and determination. Give detailed examples.

Don’t bring up or discuss personal issues or family problems.Don’t answer cell-phone calls during the interview, and do turn off

(or set to silent ring) your cell phone.Don’t tell jokes during the interview.Don’t interrupt the interviewer.

DO AS AN INTERVIEWER• Do focus on the candidate's personality.  It's crucial to determine whether

that person will fit in at your facility and how well he or she will work with others.

• Do prepare in the manner in which you conduct the on-site interview sends a clear message to the candidate about your organization.

• Do talk about expectations and goals. Lay out the ground rules and discuss expectations for how the candidate will work and handle difficult situations, 

• Do provide time at the end of the interview for the candidate to ask questions.

DO AS AN INTERVIEWERDo provide a brief (under a minute is a good rule of thumb)

introduction of yourself that includes your background, what you do with the company and how long you have been there, along with any other information you think is relevant. 

Do your homework one of the worst things interviewer can do is be ill-prepared for an interview. Give yourself enough time to research the person you plan to interview.

Do reduce stress of candidates . Candidates find job interviews stressful because of the many unknowns.

DON’T AS A INTERVIEWERDon’t spend the interview talking about yourself. Resist

the urge to identify yourself with the candidate (“me too!”). 

Don't be nosy. Steer clear of asking personal questions and never ask about marital status, children, pregnancy, or personal life.

Don't ask yes or no questions. Give candidates opportunities to tell you about experiences they have had so that you learn more about their skills and personality.

 

DON’T AS A INTERVIEWERDon’t involve too many other colleagues in the interviews

— multiple checks are good, but too many people can belabour process.

Don’t put too much emphasis on “cultural fit”.Don’t be disrespectful and biased.