So many are not . . .
Being Honest is the 4th “B of Interviewing.”
Just as it is easy for you to find out all kinds of things about the company through your research (or even while you are sitting in the waiting area!), so too can the company verify all the information you provide. It is vital you speak openly about your accomplishments, just be sure the information is accurate. This is especially important when you are asked to explain gaps in your employment, a termination or other blemishes on your resume or record. I’m not saying you need to point them out, just that you must have a credible answer when asked.
Next on the list?
Be gracious.
Based on the company’s preferred method, follow up with a handwritten note, a letter or an email. If it’s unclear, ask. I would much rather have a candidate ask how, when, and with whom she should follow up than to have her guess and get it wrong.
Have you employed any of the “B’s of Interviewing” yet? If so, let us know the results in the comment area below.
And, if you need a quick refresher (or have missed the previous posts), here are the “B’s” covered thus far:
- Be on Time
- Be Prepared
- Be Interested
- Be Honest
- Be Gracious
Check back next week when we wrap up the “B‘s of Interviewing.”
-Mark Key is a retail professional known for driving results in diverse and challenging retail segments. Mark’s interviewing insights come from companies big and small — having worked with organizations with just a few employees to Fortune 100 companies.
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