Meeting and interview recommendations
A radio station, KFI AM, in Los Angeles, read an hilarious report of foolish actions people took during thousands of interviews. These pointers apply to traditional meetings too. Their report was obtained from an unidentifiable source, so please know this is not original but noteworthy enough to share.
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Sales skills used on the interview greatly improve your chance for getting the job. But common sense and etiquette are at the core of all meetings as they indicate you are a team player and a professional. These underlying messages are critical for the job as well as acquiring the sale.
1. Pull your pants up all the way.
2. Don’t accept phone calls while in a meeting.
You are best off leaving your phone in the car.
3. Look the other person in the eye.
Otherwise it appears as if you are hiding something.
4. Don’t play with something on the desk of the hiring manager.
Distraction on the interview indicates you won’t focus on the job.
5. Look confident instead of fidgeting in the chair.
Confidence sells.
6. Do not arrive to the office with headphones on.
Wearing headphones appears as if the job is secondary.
7. Research the company ahead of time.
Research upfront indicates you are willing to work and do what it takes to get the job done.
8. Have prepared questions instead of being completely passive.
A lack of questions indicates a lack of interest.
9. Do not ask the person meeting with you for a hug.
While this is laugh out loud funny, the request is unprofessional.
10. Remember to smile throughout the meeting as much as possible.
Smiling indicates you are friendly and will be easy to work with.
Being of the mindset to follow these guidelines will serve to strengthen your personal brand and build an underlying marketing message that you are the professional one they are seeking. Embracing these tips from hiring managers will lead you to hearing HIRED! and the Smooth Sale!
Read Addtional Strategies and Techniques:
Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results, Sourcebooks
HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews, Career Press
