Etiquette: The Face to Face

Suit? Check.

Hair did? Check.

Resume? Check.

Manners? Ruh-roh.

Getting a face-to-face interview is the employment Holy Grail these days, so

• DON'T Forget Your Manners

I interviewed a woman who was very nice but not qualified for my position. She asked me to be honest with her about her chances at getting the job. I carefully and politely let her know that while I didn't feel her qualifications made her a strong match for THIS position, that there may be other opportunities for her.

DON'T promptly stand up and end the interview.

DON'T refuse to shake my hand and storm out.

DON'T throw my business card on the floor of the elevator, making my confused security guard bring it back up to me.

Interview tips, I can give you. Act-like-an-adult-human tips, I cannot.

Interview FAIL.