Proper Interview Manners

[cpain]

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Figured we could get a thread started on how to be a gentleman during an interview. Surely I am not the only barbarian out there. Things like: Always stand to shake hands with a person during the first greeting? Don't sit down with your interviewer unless asked to "relax," unbutton your suit before sitting down, European leg cross or not? you get the picture.

 

[nonociceptors]

you're way overthinking it

Standing to shake an interviewers hand (or anyone's for that matter) should just be normal. No planning necessary for something so trivial and reflexive. You're never going to be in a situation where you walk into the room with the interviewer and they sit down while they watch you stand until they feel like giving you permission to sit. It's just what you're supposed to do. Unless you're Encino Man incarnate and are entirely unaware of typical social niceties and need to be trained from scratch, just act natural and you'll be fine.

 

[Weakfart]

Always tip your interviewer.

 

[nonociceptors]

Always tip your interviewer.

Yeah make sure you bring some small bills. I only had 100s and had to ask the interviewer if he could break one. Ugh, talk about embarrassing!

 

[Weakfart]

Yeah make sure you bring some small bills. I only had 100s and had to ask the interviewer if he could break one. Ugh, talk about embarrassing!

God, that's so embarrassing... Yeah definitely take out some small bills before you go!

 

[Rainy day tales.]

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[cpain]

Do you guys do fist bumps to the interviewers to make your self seem more relaxed?

 

[cpain]

you're way overthinking it

Standing to shake an interviewers hand (or anyone's for that matter) should just be normal. No planning necessary for something so trivial and reflexive. You're never going to be in a situation where you walk into the room with the interviewer and they sit down while they watch you stand until they feel like giving you permission to sit. It's just what you're supposed to do. Unless you're Encino Man incarnate and are entirely unaware of typical social niceties and need to be trained from scratch, just act natural and you'll be fine.

Got it, so act like you're supposed to know how to act already before actually experiencing the acting. Thanks!

 

[nonociceptors]

It isn't acting though, just be courteous and don't be rude to anyone. The interviewers aren't going to reject you for sitting with your legs crossed or not unbuttoned your jacket when you sit down. Having a bunch of rules bouncing around your head won't help significantly

 

[nonociceptors]

sorry for the silly questions..
i am confused about this ... you mean we are supposed to wait till they give us permission to sit or we are supposed to sit with them automatically ?

If you haven't had an interview yet I guess I can understand your concern haha but trust me, it'll just happen naturally. You'll walk into the room and you and the interviewer will sit down. My first interviewer literally said "alright, let's do this. We've got about 20 mins so kick your feet up and tell me what you're doing here"

Do you guys do fist bumps to the interviewers to make your self seem more relaxed?

Okay if this is a genuine question I retract my other statements and I guess this thread will help you

 

[nonociceptors]

Double post

 

[virtualmaster999]

I heard it's good to spice things up a bit...(they like variety).

Interviewer: Well, welcome to the school, thanks so much for coming to the interview
You: (confused look)
Interviewer: Hm?
You: I think you might be mistake. You're not interviewing me..I'm interviewing you (at this time bring out you pen and pad)
You: So tell me a little bit about yourself..
Interviewer: You realize your spot at the school is on the line right?
You: (makes note to self, while muttering under breath "subject shows no sign of desire")
Interviewer: Alright I've had enough, please escort yourself out.
You: Well, I want to thank you for your time, and you will be notified for a decision in a couple of weeks.
(Slowly leave while "whipping" and "nay-nay-ing")

 

[Rainy day tales.]

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[A Pre-dent]

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[electrax]

God, that's so embarrassing... Yeah definitely take out some small bills before you go!

Small bills!? How badly do you want this? Crisp hundos or bust.

 

[ClosetNerd828]

Always offer your interviewer a slug from your flask or a drag off your vape pin.... I mean that's pretty obvious unless you are a complete barbarian...

 

[RuffDay]

I heard it's good to spice things up a bit...(they like variety).

Interviewer: Well, welcome to the school, thanks so much for coming to the interview
You: (confused look)
Interviewer: Hm?
You: I think you might be mistake. You're not interviewing me..I'm interviewing you (at this time bring out you pen and pad)
You: So tell me a little bit about yourself..
Interviewer: You realize your spot at the school is on the line right?
You: (makes note to self, while muttering under breath "subject shows no sign of desire")
Interviewer: Alright I've had enough, please escort yourself out.
You: Well, I want to thank you for your time, and you will be notified for a decision in a couple of weeks.
(Slowly leave while "whipping" and "nay-nay-ing")

Someone should totally do that to one of the schools once accepted. Actually, words go around quickly.. Yeah, just don't. haha

 

[pulltheleverkronk]

ask your interviewer if they vape

 

[virtualmaster999]

ask your interviewer if they vape

"Bro do you even vape?"

Interviewer: Welcome home son, you're in!

 

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[kholley25]

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Is that a picture for ants?



There you go.

 

[predent_mathlete]

Is that a picture for ants?



There you go.

Thank you internet picture god. Clearly I'm not worthy.

 

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