Body Language
What is the first thing you should do when first greeting the interviewers and when you leave said interview? (choose two)
A. smile
B. handshake
C. wave
D. act like you own the place. (unnatural amount of confidence)
A and B
How many minutes early should one be to an interview?
10-15 minutes early.
What is something that SHOULD NOT be done that Abinav did with his feet?
He put his feet on the table- being extremely rude.
What 2 things should you always be doing?
Smiling and keeping eye contact.
What role did Abinav play?
The bad interviewer
That you are nervous, are impatient and maybe even lying!
What should you always carry with you?
Resume, simple things that may be required for the position you are applying for, pens/pencils, backup resume and a smile.
How should you speak to the interviewers?
Politely and calmly, try and appeal to them by making them seem a little superior. (This does not mean degrading yourself)
What should one do when first meeting his interviewers?
One should come in and politely greet his interviewers- asking for their names for example.
Where are Abinav and Hasitha interviewing at?
What can show signs of impatience or nevousness.
Being jittery and fidgeting too much can show signs of impatience or nervousness.
How long should you wait before answering a question?
5-10 seconds maybe longer
Whether you get accepted or not you should always____.
smile, speak politely and do not show anger.
How should your body be positioned?
Feet firmly on floor, sit up but do not look to stiff, have your hands on the table or your lap, look straight at interviewer.
What were the names of the interviewers?
Sree and Matthew
What should one do with his/her hands when being interviewed?
The interviewee should keep his/her hand on his/her lap or on the table.
What should you do after the interview?
Always try and follow up and never be disappointed, showing emotion like that won't look good in front of potential employers.
What should you never do? ( Two things)
A. Talk too long
B. Smile
C. Laugh
D. Get up early to leave
E. Pause
A and D
How do you make them keep their interest on you?
By appealing to their curiosity, saying what they want to hear but making sure you act different from other interviewees.
What college did Hasitha and Abinav graduate from?
Abinav graduated from Harvard and Hasitha is from UF.
What should you do to show that you are listening?
Restate what they have told and clarify on different points, it is not as simple as just saying what they said with an answer tacked on nor is it as simple as just answering the question.
How should you respond to questions that aren't simple facts like ones that measure your values?
Take some moments to think, and always try and calmly give an answer that may confuse them and then expand upon it to make them see your views.
How should you act for the majority of the interview?
A. Excited
B. Calm
C. Strict
B. Calm
How would you make a good first impression?
Dress Properly, Bring Only the Essentials, Be Nice, Put Your Phone Away and Have Everything Neat, Organized and Accessible.
What was the worst thing you believe Abinav did during the interview?
Answers may vary from feet on table, the way he addressed the interviewers and how he responded to questions.