🤫 Secret cultural interview etiquette tips from your Internet Big Sister! #jobinterviewtips #career

[gracec]

Before an interview, I used the ladies bathroom. While there, another lady walked in and we had a cordial conversation while washing my hands. As I was introduced to the lady interviewing me; turns out, it was the very same lady from the bathroom! Always be nice to everyone.

[EyeLean]

Remember to be kind to everyone after you're hired, as well.

[kyleemeg]

“Walk around the block for 10 minutes before you go in”… girl I live in the middle of Florida, 10 minute walk leaves you looking DISHEVELED😂

[Usedfood]

Cool tips! 👍🏽 I like how you point out that these etiquette tips are expected to be taught to you by your family/community. It is one of those things that put people at a disadvantage without even knowing. Because these are unspoken expectations on them, they don't even know they are "messing up" their interview.
Great job aiding in information 👏🏽 Many are lucky to have you as a "big sis"

[jessicacurtis]

I've been the receptionist in the lobby. We absolutely tell the person you interviewed with what you were doing and how you treated us 😉

[pennyroll]

as an interviewer, I would say I have an alternative for the "suit up" approach since it doesn't work in all industries. In manufacturing, even if you're applying for a job that pays "suit up" $$$, if you show up in a suit you'll come off as a gomer. Instead, hang out near the building around quitting time and get an idea of what people are wearing and dress to match the nicest dressed person you see. Sometimes that means just a polo and kakis!

[ninafallows]

Your last point about interviewer checking out your vibe, my mum used to interview people and she did exactly that. She’d always go to collect the candidates and a lot of the time they would think she was the assistant etc … it caught a lot of people out for being rude to other staff and weird vibes etc She said that when they walked into an empty room and my mum would seat herself opposite it was priceless. 😂

[fangirlfortheages]

I never get why being eager is a turn off for an interview. If an employer were actually trying to get the most amount of productivity out of their workers they’d want them to like and want the job as much as possible.

[caribbeanbeauty]

I think it is important to note that we all have different backgrounds. As an immigrant what is considered “professional” definitely varies from culture to culture. This was a hard transition for me as I graduated college and sought my first “real job.” Let me tell you, it’s the soft skills, non verbal behavior, etc. that really counts.

[yukalue]

Only issue i have with this is business casual. It depends on the type of business you are interviewing for. My husband works for a construction company. They actually said they preferred someone coming in nice jeans and a polo shirt for an interview than someone dressed in business casual. You should dress for the type of job you are going for.

[kienchenk]

You should always be nice to anyone you're meeting at your workplace, but *especially* to the cleaners. They get overlooked a lot, BUT THEY SEE EVERYTHING😈

[Whoknows-mfcv]

The amount of psychological gymnastics employers do kind of makes me nervous for trying to get a 9-5

[goddessofchas]

I got there so early I got there before my interviewer. I had 5 people interviewing me in total but this guy, in the interview, commented that I got there before him and he was honestly impressed. I always always get to work early. It's just always been my thing. I always anticipate traffic/flat tires/etc. I've been with this company for a few yrs now and can always be counted on for reliability. ❤️

[Icequeenx]

Love the tip about being polite to the receptionist. I used to do reception but also pre-screen all of our applicants. You never know what role someone may play in the hiring process.

[lu.cchini]

I was so lucky growing with a dad who interviews people at his job. He would make me and my siblings do mock interviews with him at the office 😂 hated it at the time but now as an adult, I'm grateful for the early experience

[Helenahandbasket]

I've been a receptionist, and a supervisor. As a receptionist my supervisor used to ask me about the interview candidate, and I did the same when I became supervisor. You want everyone to vibe, or it becomes a dreaded place to work

[kimberlythermond]

Additional advice, when you go into a place of business to fill out an application bring your own pen and a surface to write on, like a notebook or a clipboard. If you fill out the application on site take a seat somewhere out of the way. For instance don't stand at the reception desk or cash register and proceed to fill out your application. You'll be in the way and it looks really bad because you might come off as oblivious, not very bright, clueless or just plain rude. That's not the impression you want to make.

[spaceynoby]

I just nailed my most recent interview! I watched a bunch of your videos to gain confidence and this week is my first work on the job! 🎉❤

[ejboatright]

Thank you for doing this! I am 44 years old and I’ve been in human resources for the last 20 years. I cannot tell you how many people have no idea how to interview especially after Covid you’re doing great work here! FYI, I always ask the people in the lobby what vibe they got.

[kellyc.hanwright]

you are the BEST. SO many people do NOT have family or community, and so many MORE have family and community who have never worked anything but blue collar jobs. Thank God for the internet! Also you have an awesome reassuring vibe.