Not all interviews are conducted in person. A lot of interviews are conducted over the phone, on the road, or at the table. Just as there was an etiquette for interviews in person, there is also an etiquette for interviews on the phone, on the road, and at the table.
There are three parts to keep in mind while conversing wherever you are in an interview.
They are:
1) count to two after a person has finished speaking,
2) stay on wavelength
and 3) paraphrase.
-Follow the basic rules of the interview in person
-Identify yourself
-Use the proper greeting
-Use proper addressing
-Leave sentences between 10 and 12 words
-Use a proper closing
-Use the basic rules of the interview in person
-Stay seated
-Use proper business attire but if you can, make it comfortable
-If you will be the driver
1) Clean out the car first 2) Leave the radio off and 3) Make guests comfortable
----Adjust the heater or air conditioner to guests' approval----Adjust seats to guests' approval----Adjust visors for guests' visibility
-Do not use the rearview mirror for checkups
-In cabs stick to the back seat
-Follow the basic rules of the interview in person
-Ask questions
-Wait for the rest of your party in the lobby or at least don't order anything until the rest of your party is there
-Ask the host what he or she recommends to eat but try to stick to the basics
-Thank the server and pass food to the right
-Follow style of dining Ex: American, European
-Don't eat ice!
-Don't order alcohol unless the host orders it first
-Oyster crackers are okay, but all others are a no
-DO NOT BLOW YOUR NOSE AT THE TABLE!!!!!
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