Shortlisted for interview? Great!! You need to now prepare yourself on how to behave in an interview. Right from “what to wear” till sending a “Thank You” Note after the interview, you need to be very careful. Remember that your cover letter and resume is not enough to describe you. You should be able to justify it during the interview.

Body language, tone of your voice and the level of attention you display during the important are the key factors recruiters consider to make a judgement about your personality. Hence, pre interview preparation plays a significant role to succeed and move further for the position you applied for. Below are a few areas you need to consider during an interview.

How to Behave in an Interview

Dress Appropriately

The way you dress for an interview makes a huge difference on how the interviewers perceive you. Always dress up decent and carry yourself with confidence. Regardless of the position you have applied for, it is always important to dress appropriately. Though you are not provided with any dress code, it’s always wise to dress in formal attire.

Show Up On Time

Always arrive 10 – 15 minutes before the mentioned time. This will allow you to settle down and relax before the interview. This will also help you to fill up the forms, if any without any rush. Reporting late creates a very bad impression to the recruiter.

Turn Off  Your Cell Phone

Before entering the interview hall, make sure that your phone is on a silent mode or better switch it off. Do not leave any space for distractions from your side.

Greet and Smile

While you enter, politely greet all the people you come in contact at the recruiter’s premises. Be it the receptionist or any other person, be humble to them. Hold a smile as it speaks a lot about your personality. Have an eye contact with the interviewers and stay calm.

Be a Good Listener

You need to be very focused to what the interviewer is talking about. Stay attentive and do not get lost in between. Listen to the interviewer carefully and let them finish before you speak. Once the interviewer completes, put forward your views. Do not bring up any irrelevant topics in between.

Ask Questions

Asking questions at the end always helps you to stand out among all the candidates. Put forward a couple of questions regarding the job or the company. This helps you to present yourself as an interested and genuine candidate. Do not hesitate to ask questions.

Send a Thank You Note

It is very important that you appreciate the recruiter’s time with a thank you. Sending an email to the hiring manager post interview is also regarded as a suitable gesture by the recruiters these days. This shows your desire and dedication for the position you have applied for.

Keeping all the above in mind, you are now a step ahead to acing your interview. Though these things seem to be minor, it has a large significance in your success. Remember that you are being judged from various aspects and be conscious of your every single activity.