The Interview Begins in the Waiting Room
First impression has a lot of impact on your interview. That said, the interview starts even before you meet the interviewer. Don’t just show up at the interview. Prepare your first impression before you even show up. Prepare an interview plan or checklist to run through before heading out for any interview to be sure you can tackle the interview with confidence, leaving a great first impression.
Dress appropriately for the interview: Dress for success is the motto for any successful interviewer. Throwing on a $5000 suit is not always the best idea. Figure out what type of dress code the interviewer follows. If they are in good suits, you should be as well. However, if the interviewer is known for wearing T-Shirts every day, a polo shirt and nice pair of slacks may be sufficient.
Show up early for the interview: You never want to keep and interviewer waiting. To show that you truly are interested, show up a few minutes early for the interview. 10 – 15 minutes should be fine.
Drive to the hiring manager’s office: If you have never been to the office before, it’s a wise idea to drive to the office once so you don’t risk getting lost on the way.
Scout out the campus: If you are driving to the office already, you can take advantage of the opportunity to scout out the campus. How big is the office? How many people do they employ? Do they look happy? If there are a few people outside, don’t be afraid to stop and ask them what they think of the company.
Personality Matters: While waiting for the interviewer, stay positive and friendly to everyone. Some interviewers are known for watching the waiting room to see your true attitude. Others will send a receptionist or talkative employee out to casually talk with interviewees before the interview for the same reason. It doesn’t matter who you talk too, if you get rude with anyone on the campus, it will likely get back to the boss.
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