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Opening

As soon as you meet the interviewer, you normally spend some time in
small talk. This is an important ritual. It gives both the employer and the
applicant a chance to feel more at ease
with each other and the situation. Dis- The main aoal of
cussions of the weather, whether the J
applicant had any trouble getting to the this exchange is to
interview, and similar topics are appro- establish rapport
priate things to talk about at this stage. between the inter-
The main goal of this exchange is to
establish rapport between the interview view participants#
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participants.

Exchange Information

What we might refer to as the “body” of the interview is the phase that
will normally have the most time devoted to it. It is now that the
interviewer and interviewee will exchange information - with both
persons posing questions as well as giving answers. The interviewer tries
to size up the applicant in terms of his work abilities, level of knowledge,
related experience, interpersonal skulls, communication slulls, motivation,
dedication, loyalty, career goals, and likability. The interviewer attempts
to give the applicant information about the position.
The applicant tries to male a favorable impression as he answers the
questions posed by the interviewer and asks questions to probe the nature
of the job.
Close

The close, like the opening, is another time €or exchanging amenities, The
employer will normally thank the applicant for coming, indicate she
enjoyed meeting with him, and perhaps indicate that the company will be
malung a decision soon.
This is no time to murmur your thanks and meeldy leave. This is your
opportunity to refocus the interview toward your skulls and how they fit
the position as well as to determine what your next step should be.
Briefly, try to summarize your strengths as they fit the position and
employer’s needs, indicate your appreciation for the time the interviewer
has spent with you, but, before you leave, ask when you might expect to