This article will talk about the general differences between the first interview and the second one, from the prospective of interviewer and interviewee separately. And to explain some questions which are most likely to be asked.
Winning first impressions.
Winning first impressions. Tips on how to give your interviewer a favorable impression.
Recruiters pay attention to appearance and etiquette more than potential employees think. This article will focus on important points to pay attention to when attending an interview at a Japanese company to give a positive first impression.
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Etiquette Rules of Being on Time
Arriving late for an interview is out of the question but arriving too early is also disrespectful. Arriving 10 minutes early is proper. There are naturally times when being late cannot be avoided. Do not forget to contact the interviewer in such situations.
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Look Presentable: Clean and Tidy
Wear what is appropriate for the company you are being interviewed for. With the exception of a number of creative industries, clothing and hairstyles which emphasize personality are not permitted for Japanese companies. Avoid brightly dyed hair-colors, extravagant clothes and make-up and keep it natural and clean.
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Etiquette when Entering and Leaving the Room
Know the common etiquettes of entering and leaving a room at a Japanese company.
Entering the room
- Knock three times when asked to enter the room
- Close the door after entering the room
- Bow once to the interviewer(s)
- Introduce yourself while standing beside your chair
- Take a seat
Leaving the room
- Stand up and thank the interviewer(s) for their time
- Face the interviewer(s) at the door and bow once
Practice this until you it becomes natural.
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Be Loud and Clear when Greeting and Introducing
Your first words are what give the interviewers their first impression. Greeting clearly with a smile will allow them to see your confidence and view you favorably. On the other hand, a soft voice and unclear sentence endings will give them a dark impression of lack of confidence.
Do not forget to turn off your mobile phone or put it on silent mode once you reach the venue of your interview.
Read more about Japanese recruitment information, see Japanese-Jobs.com ( https://jp.japanese-jobs.com/en).
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