Interview Etiquette

[Dogmama]

+2!

Can I also add... DO NOT WEAR ANY PERFUME.

Yes! For two reasons: 1. Some people are really allergic to perfume. 2. Scent hits the part of the brain that connects directly with feelings. So, if your awful step mom wore Chanel, you will call up those same feelings automatically.

Re: Mr Silver - thanks for the man's impression. I agree that strength of character will sell yourself. BUT, I always note inconsistencies in dress, especially carelessness. Maybe I'm wrong, but my dept has been burned so many times by people who interview well but are wrong for the job on many levels. The last two (for the same job - boss is really awful) I voted against and was overruled. Both lasted about three months. For the last victim, (I mean new employee ), we hired a consultant who did a personality profile. As usual, I disagreed with the committee and the consultant agreed with me!! But guess who they hired...? <heavy sigh....>