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Job Interview Communication Tips

Success at an interview is not just about answering the questions correctly. You must also include all the following elements in order to give a good impression and build rapport:

Do not smoke--even if the interview does and it’s lunch time. If you smoke, keep your suit in a bag hanging in your closet and don’t take it out until you have had your last cigarette before you go to the interview.

Do not put your note pad or anything on the interviewers desk, ever, unless you are told to do so. Putting your things on other people’s desks is invading their space.

Do not abbreviate the interviewers name unless the interviewer asks you to. For example, if the interviewer asks you to call her "Debbie", DO NOT call her "Debs".

Do not rest your foot on top of your knee. (Crossing your legs is fine, just don't put your shoe on top of your knee.)

Do not fold your arms. (It's bad body language that communicates that you are not open to the questions you are being asked.)

Do not fidget. It is easy to tap your pen or fidget with your hair -- don't do it!

Do not criticize former bosses.


Practice makes perfect! Schedule a coaching session with Sally Chopping to practice your interviewing techniques.

Workshop class notes:
Interview Home
Interview Preparation List
Tell me about yourself
Ask yourself these questions

General interview questions
Sales interview questions
Sales company research
Interview body language


Sally Chopping
Public Speaking Coach
Pittsburgh
3019 Swansea Crescent West
Allison Park, PA 15101
Fax: 412-486-7835
Phone: 412-478-6785