Professionalism and follow-through leave a lasting impression long after the interview ends. In this segment, HR expert Carrie Nelson, Ph.D., shares simple yet impactful interview habits that set candidates apart. She covers essentials like punctuality, preparedness, and polite communication, whether your interview is in person or online. Carrie also explains why sending a personalized thank-you note still matters, and how small touches, like mentioning a key takeaway or your strongest skill, can make your message stand out. These final tips reinforce professionalism as the cornerstone of interview success.
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General interview tips. Bring a copy of
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your resume and references, whether it's
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in person or online. Arrive or log in 5
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to 10 minutes early at least so you're
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fully prepared. Greet everyone politely
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and professionally. And here's one. Send
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a thank you note afterwards. Yes, this
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is still done. Again, you can use AI to
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have it come up with a custom thank you
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note for you, but you can personalize it
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easily by doing these two things. Put
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one thing you learned and a skill set
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that you bring to the table if you're
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looking for content for a thank you
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note. That really makes it customized
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and personal and they'll appreciate
