First Impression Start From…
Many candidates unintentionally show no respect to the employer before the official interview session. They do not realize that they in fact give impression to the potential employer much earlier than their meeting.
Some of them sound very rude during the phone conversation while the appointment is to be fixed. They might not know that the person who coordinate the appointment might be the interviewer him / herself. They might not know that the interviewer might ask the opinion of the person who coordinate the appointment. No matter who is the caller, be respect from the beginning.
Some of them do not pay attention on the details of the appointment, including venue, required documents etc. They end up lost their ways therefore waste both owns’ and the interviewer’s time. Some candidates do not bring the documents as requested. These give very bad impression to the employer, as it shows disorganisation and lack concentration / attention.
Some candidates do not turn up on time. Some allowance is allowed, perhaps due to some unforeseen circumstances such as traffic situation, but shall not more than 15 minutes late. Some candidates do not even bother to call, when they expect to be late; or explain, or at least apologise on their lateness. In fact this shows the candidates’ irresponsibility, no time management and self-disciplinary.
Some candidates refuse to produce the requested documents, or reveal some information which according to them, confidential. An ethical recruiter will ask for the right things. An interview session is for both the employer and candidate to understand each other better. If both parties are too reserved in an interview session, it serves no purpose.
Besides showing professional appearance, good communication skills and other visible strengths during the interview session, the candidates shall help themselves to the best possible start by showing respect from the very beginning.
