Stephanie Moss

It's a great indicator of how they handle change, the way they embrace it, and what kind of technologies they're ultimately interested in investing in when it's necessary. Again, today's environment is different. Zoom is different. I think by now everybody's got at least five to eight outfits that from the waist up look professional. Waist down, shorts, yoga pants, whatever it wants to be.

It's a great indicator of how they handle change, the way they embrace it, and what kind of technologies they're ultimately interested in investing in when it's necessary. Again, today's environment is different. Zoom is different. I think by now everybody's got at least five to eight outfits that from the waist up look professional. Waist down, shorts, yoga pants, whatever it wants to be.

It's definitely different, but let me assure you, it's still very effective. Now, here's some very basic interview etiquette. Super simple and yet it's amazing to me how often folks forget these basic things. And by the way, this is etiquette for both hiring managers and folks being interviewed. Now, let me be clear. I'm not a career counselor. I'm not a career coach. I am an executive recruiter.

It's definitely different, but let me assure you, it's still very effective. Now, here's some very basic interview etiquette. Super simple and yet it's amazing to me how often folks forget these basic things. And by the way, this is etiquette for both hiring managers and folks being interviewed. Now, let me be clear. I'm not a career counselor. I'm not a career coach. I am an executive recruiter.

I get paid to bring the right people to the right organizations at the right time. That is my job. However, a big part of that is working with folks because most of the folks that I work with don't interview all the time. It's to coach, train, and teach them how to execute an effective interview. So here they are, six simple things to remember. First and foremost, be on time.

I get paid to bring the right people to the right organizations at the right time. That is my job. However, a big part of that is working with folks because most of the folks that I work with don't interview all the time. It's to coach, train, and teach them how to execute an effective interview. So here they are, six simple things to remember. First and foremost, be on time.

Of course, the right answer is be there early, but be there on time. It is just simply a sign and a show of respect. Number two, be well-dressed. Now look, if you're interviewing for a job that it would be super weird for you to be in a suit, then don't wear a suit. But you know what well-dressed looks like. Whether we like it or not, first impressions make a difference.

Of course, the right answer is be there early, but be there on time. It is just simply a sign and a show of respect. Number two, be well-dressed. Now look, if you're interviewing for a job that it would be super weird for you to be in a suit, then don't wear a suit. But you know what well-dressed looks like. Whether we like it or not, first impressions make a difference.

So you got to be well-dressed. Number three, be prepared. Show that you've done some homework on the company and who you're going to be talking with. You have to be prepared. You just do. And the way that you prepare is you go through the background information you need on who you're going to meet with the company, the position. Educate yourself first.

So you got to be well-dressed. Number three, be prepared. Show that you've done some homework on the company and who you're going to be talking with. You have to be prepared. You just do. And the way that you prepare is you go through the background information you need on who you're going to meet with the company, the position. Educate yourself first.

And then the way you show the interviewer that you're prepared is by forming strategic and thoughtful questions around the research that you've done prior to being there. Another way to be prepared is knowing answers to common interview questions. Let's face it, most interviews, absolutely, you may get a curveball here and there, but

And then the way you show the interviewer that you're prepared is by forming strategic and thoughtful questions around the research that you've done prior to being there. Another way to be prepared is knowing answers to common interview questions. Let's face it, most interviews, absolutely, you may get a curveball here and there, but

But most of the time, we kind of know what we're going to be asked. So have you thought through a clear, concise way to answer those questions? Number four, ask thoughtful questions. Not just the standard interview questions. And again, this is for candidates and for clients. Ask good, thoughtful questions. Five, be clear with your interest. If you are interested in learning more, be clear.

But most of the time, we kind of know what we're going to be asked. So have you thought through a clear, concise way to answer those questions? Number four, ask thoughtful questions. Not just the standard interview questions. And again, this is for candidates and for clients. Ask good, thoughtful questions. Five, be clear with your interest. If you are interested in learning more, be clear.

Hi, I'm interested in learning more. Thank you for your time. I'd like to learn more. Simple as that. If you're not interested, just as simple, thank you for your time. You've given me a lot to think about. And then lastly, close for the next step. Hey, thank you so much for your time. I am absolutely interested in learning more. What's the next step? Where do we go from here? Close.

Hi, I'm interested in learning more. Thank you for your time. I'd like to learn more. Simple as that. If you're not interested, just as simple, thank you for your time. You've given me a lot to think about. And then lastly, close for the next step. Hey, thank you so much for your time. I am absolutely interested in learning more. What's the next step? Where do we go from here? Close.

In some ways, interviewing is kind of like dating. There's some psychology around it that mirrors those two things. People want to hire people that want the job. Don't get me wrong. There's a time and a place to play hard to get. If you're my daughter, it's going to be for a very long time. Otherwise, we need to make sure that as the interview comes to a close,

In some ways, interviewing is kind of like dating. There's some psychology around it that mirrors those two things. People want to hire people that want the job. Don't get me wrong. There's a time and a place to play hard to get. If you're my daughter, it's going to be for a very long time. Otherwise, we need to make sure that as the interview comes to a close,

that you take the lead and express your interests directly and clearly. Hey, Tom, thank you so much for your time today. I have certainly learned a lot in talking with you. And based on what you shared with me were your critical needs in your next hire, I hope I've outlined how I could meet those needs. I absolutely look forward to the next step in the process. By the way, what would that be?

that you take the lead and express your interests directly and clearly. Hey, Tom, thank you so much for your time today. I have certainly learned a lot in talking with you. And based on what you shared with me were your critical needs in your next hire, I hope I've outlined how I could meet those needs. I absolutely look forward to the next step in the process. By the way, what would that be?