Interview Etiquette The Name Game

Interview Etiquette The Name Game Interview Etiquette The Name Game 1 “I recently had a job interview. It was going really well…until I got up to leave and called the hiring manager by the wrong name! What should I do? I really want this job but I’m afraid that I might have offended her and ruined my chances.” Between stress, nerves and never-ending interviews, it’s easy to see why you would have inadvertently called the person by the wrong name. Assuming you didn’t correct yourself at the moment, I would follow up with the person via email within a day of the interview. I would express how much I enjoyed meeting her and reinforce how you feel that you are a great candidate for the position. Ask if there is any other info that you can provide. But don’t apologize for saying the person’s name incorrectly during the interview chances are she may not even have noticed. Instead, be sure to write the person’s name in your email correctly and often. And to avoid any future slip-ups, make sure to repeat the persons name back to them when you are first introducing yourselves. Make it a point to weave the persons name naturally into your conversation. For example, you can say, Well, Mrs. Smith, I have worked as a graphic designer for seven years now. You can also keep a folder in front of you with the persons name written (indiscreetly, of course) in a corner that you can refer to during your conversation. That way, youll never forget a face or a name. Here’s to successful job searching! Sara Since 2007, has helped over 350,000 job seekers in their search for telecommuting, part-time, and flexible jobs. 97.5% of our members are satisfied with our services. What questions do you have about flexible work options? Leave a comment here or email jennifer at dot com. She will choose one question to pass on to Sara each week!