The Dos and Don'ts of Interviewing: Your Guide to Successful Job Interviews

👔Dress appropriately for your interview. Men can never go wrong with navy blue or charcoal gray suits. Women should wear a skirt or pants suit. Avoid large jewelry, loud colors, and excessive makeup.

🤝Give a firm and confident handshake. Make sure the web between your thumb and forefinger is in contact with the other person's hand. Maintain eye contact and smile.

💼When asked about yourself, provide a concise summary of your career, abilities, and goals. Avoid sharing unnecessary personal information. Focus on your energy, organization, and experience.

🔍When discussing weaknesses, focus on areas that can be improved over time. Avoid mentioning personality flaws. Emphasize your ability to work independently and stick to your own tasks.

❓Avoid answering personal questions that are illegal for interviewers to ask. Keep the focus on the job and your qualifications. Politely deflect questions about family or personal life.

What should I wear to a job interview?

—Men should wear a navy blue or charcoal gray suit with a white shirt and a nice tie. Women can wear a skirt or pants suit. Avoid large jewelry, loud colors, and excessive makeup.

How should I greet the interviewer?

—Give a firm and confident handshake. Make sure the web between your thumb and forefinger is in contact with the other person's hand. Maintain eye contact and smile.

How should I answer the question 'Tell me about yourself'?

—Provide a concise summary of your career, abilities, and goals. Focus on your energy, organization, and relevant experience. Avoid sharing unnecessary personal information.

What should I say when asked about my weaknesses?

—Focus on areas that can be improved over time. Avoid mentioning personality flaws. Emphasize your ability to work independently and stick to your own tasks.

Can interviewers ask personal questions?

—Certain personal questions, such as your age or marital status, are illegal for interviewers to ask. You have the right to politely deflect questions that are not relevant to the job.

00:23Dress appropriately for your interview. Men should wear a navy blue or charcoal gray suit. Women can wear a skirt or pants suit.

00:53Give a firm and confident handshake. Make eye contact and smile.

01:16When asked about yourself, provide a concise summary of your career, abilities, and goals. Avoid oversharing personal information.

02:21When discussing weaknesses, focus on areas that can be improved over time. Avoid mentioning personality flaws.

02:48Politely deflect personal questions that are not relevant to the job.