First impressions as they always say last longer and can play a major role in how an employer perceives you as a candidate. What you say during the first phase of the interview may make a big difference in the outcome – in a good way or in a bad way.

In fact, some hiring managers may make a decision to reject a candidate based on what they didn’t do when they met them. That’s why it’s important to pay attention to interview manners


How to Introduce Yourself at a Job Interview

When you arrive at the interview site introduce yourself to the receptionist by stating your name and the purpose of your visit. For example: “My name is Adeyeloja Femi and I have an interview scheduled with ------ at 2 pm.”

You will either be escorted to the interview room or the hiring manager will come out to meet you in the reception area. Again, take the time to introduce yourself so the interviewer knows who you are.

Offer to shake hands, even if the interviewer doesn’t offer their hand first. It’s good etiquette to include a handshake as part of your introduction. Tell the interviewer that it is a pleasure to meet them, smile, and be sure to make eye contact. For example: “I’m Adeyeloja Isiaka, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”


During the Interview

Many hiring managers will start an interview with an open-ended question like “Tell me about yourself.” The core of your response should focus on the key elements in your background which will enable you to excel in the job for which you are interviewing. You should carefully analyze the job prior to the interview so you can point out the interests, skills, experiences, and personal qualities which will enable you to meet or exceed the requirements.


Keep it Short

Your introduction should be concise enough to hold the interest of the interviewer. Generally, a quick recap of your most compelling qualifications will suffice. You could also throw in a couple of titbits which are not essential to the job, but reflect your persona like the fact that you are an avid skier, have performed at comedy clubs, or collect African art. Your goal is to connect personally with the interviewer as well as to show that you’re qualified for the job.

Of course, your initial comments should show your enthusiasm for the job and organization. However, don’t overdo it and don’t spend too much time talking about yourself. The interviewer has an agenda and time is limited, so keep your introduction brief so you can move on to the next question.


Follow Up Questions

The interviewer may follow up your introduction with more questions, so it’s important to remember that you will need to support whatever assertions you make during your introduction. Be prepared to provide specific examples of how and where you have utilized your assets to successfully carry out work or volunteer roles, academic projects, or other productive endeavors.



Manners matter during a job interview.

Regardless of the job you are applying for, you will be expected to act professionally throughout every phase of the interview process from greeting the interviewer to saying thank you after your interview.

http://www.quickjobng.com/2015/05/how-to-introduce-yourself-at-a-job-interview/

some ppl will b like

na me u want shake??

come dey go house

case don worst b dat

Bland!!! Abeg dat "offering of handshake" is not advisable. Some will consider it rude...imagine Dangote or Adenuga interviewing U̶̲̥̅̊...who be your p*p* to dey offer your dirty palm. Abeg your own done set be dat O°˚˚˚ !!!

Handshake hmmm...sai gobe.

funshint:
Bland!!! Abeg dat "offering of handshake" is not advisable. Some will consider it rude...imagine Dangote or Adenuga. interviewing U̶̲̥̅̊...who be your p*p* to dey offer your dirty palm. Abeg your own done set be dat O°˚˚˚ !!!

talking about low self esteem... When you know your worth and know that your not applying for cleaner why can't you shake him... He is a man just like you...

op keep calm and listen...you dare not offer your interviewer an hand shake unless he initiate it him/her self!I've got an audio about d 25 things to say to an interviewer to get d job you want and a video on d 101 things to say and do to an interviewer.

rabbuy:
talking about low self esteem... When you know your worth and know that your not applying for cleaner why can't you shake him... He is a man just like you...

if your interviewers don't offer a hand first, it is best you don't. Some people are just not ok shaking hands with strangers, perhaps they think you may be coming with an uncleaned hands from the toilet... lols

majekdom2:
if your interviewers don't offer a hand first, it is best you don't. Some people are just not ok shaking hands with strangers, perhaps they think you may be coming with an uncleaned hands from the toilet... lols

Gee its all about carriage
When am wearing an expensive suit or am dressed so smart and classy...and my cologne matters too... You don't go to a king looking like a slave... #packaging is key... By how I appear even bill gate will want a hand shake

rabbuy:

Gee its all about carriage
When am wearing an expensive suite or am dressed so smart and classy...and my cologne matters too... You don't go to a king looking like a slave... #packaging is key... By how I appear even bill gate will want a hand shake

apparently you have not had a formal interview before.... you don't wear a cologne or perfume to an interview. Ask HR professionals.

majekdom2:
apparently you have not had a formal interview before.... you don't wear a cologne or perfume to an interview. Ask HR professionals.

You should also dress like a cheap ass who is begging for a job

jamex93:
some ppl will b like
na me u want shake??
come dey go house
case don worst b dat

. Hahahahahahahaha.

rabbuy:
talking about low self esteem... When you know your worth and know that your not applying for cleaner why can't you shake him... He is a man just like you...

maybe u don kw de rich black african mentality which 4 him be interpreted as a trait of rudeness and disrespect,, exept he be de one to offer his hand first. For de white is no big deal and dats culture relative

majekdom2:
apparently you have not had a formal interview before.... you don't wear a cologne or perfume to an interview. Ask HR professionals.

hahahhahah!

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rabbuy:

You should also dress like a cheap ass who is begging for a job

Mr,where did I encourage shabby dressing. I was only letting you know good interview ethics, per adventure you are a job seeker, learn and learn well. Don't be too arrogant.
* you don't shake hands unless you are offered one.
* it is not advisable to wear a cologne or perfume to an interview.

Bolosiye:
maybe u don kw de rich black african mentality which 4 him be interpreted as a trait of rudeness and disrespect,, exept he be de one to offer his hand first. For de white is no big deal and dats culture relative

it's not just the African mentality. Some peeps are not just ok with hand shakes. it's advisable you don't shake hands except you are offered one. Tho, handshakes say lots about an individual. It should not be too soft or too long or tight but firm and brief.

Ideally offering to shake the interviewers hands should not be a big deal but knowing the naija mentality I would not recommend it.
Abroad its normal

OP 9c 1 buh u ddnt outline lyk dress code or shud i dress lyk 2pac wannab?

all this dos and dont's una dey post here erryday don taya me....this job tin na God abeg....u no go look face b4 u shake? na all those men wey dem dey vex inside specs u wan go shake....?

interesting topic....kudos op

funshint:
Bland!!! Abeg dat "offering of handshake" is not advisable. Some will consider it rude...imagine Dangote or Adenuga interviewing U̶̲̥̅̊...who be your p*p* to dey offer your dirty palm. Abeg your own done set be dat O°˚˚˚ !!!

handshake is a gud way of knowin who u re dealin with....if ur interviewer offers his/her hand in return then u can b sure he/she is a nice prson buh if otherwise,den u re dealin with a no nonsense prson( although dis is nt alwayz true).handshake is nt disrespective,its only a show of appreciation nd only sensible ppl knw its importance...

FriedPlantain:
All the sh1t listed above is nothing but crap. The last interview I attended was pretty straightforward and I killed it . After downing 3 bottles of orijin that early morning some minutes on my way to the interview just to help boost my confidence level, I stumbled and theatrically staggered to the front of the Secretary's desk and unconvincingly mumbled my reason for being there to her.

15 minutes later, it was my turn for the interview and I walked briskly to the interviewer's office.

Interviewer: Good morning
Me: good morning sir (grinning widely at him)

Interviewer: can we meet you
* Me trying to stiffle a short maniacal laughter threatening to escape from my lips*
Me: My name is Jay Jay Okocha, I am here to support your team...............


*well, I'd hardly finished that sentence when I was bundled out of the premises by the security.

LOL

majekdom2:
apparently you have not had a formal interview before.... you don't wear a cologne or perfume to an interview. Ask HR professionals.

you want make the person they smell,na lie joor...

OP,have you ever seen an organization with a panel of Interviewers? Do we shake them all?

FOR THE COLOGNE ARGUMENT

Too much cologne/after shave/perfume. It should go without saying that you shouldn’t wear any cologne, aftershave or perfume to job interviews – but I’m going to say it anyway because it happens a lot. One job seeker had on so much perfume that I had to excuse myself from my office for several minutes to wipe my tearing eyes. Another had on so much cologne it could still be smelled in the conference room several hours later. Hiring managers should remember you, not your cologne or perfume.

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The problem is not the hand shake, the problem is that most of us are jobless, the fear of missing out is thereal problem. Normally it is dem dat actually needs ur services. My project manager told us a story once. He went for a job interview and he was asked stupid questions like "who's the minister of education " and all dat. He simple told dem he didn't come to be asked such question, he told dem to ask him engineering questions or he walks away, he told dem he's a professional and dat he's dere to work. Infact he was about walking awayand dere boss sent for him and interviewed him personally. If u know ur worth and capabilities den u won't be scared to offer handshake. Its just that most graduates we have today are not employable or even trainable despite carrying certificates. So they see job offers as help. I cry for nigeria

adahgold:






you want make the person they smell,na lie joor...

a cool deo is enough but not a cologne or perfume.

Naija mentality.

Baba don tell applicant make he rub d potion for hand, anybody u shake must give u what u want.
You think interviewers don't know this?

Some go look u like.... Na me u wan jazz with handshake abi? Ur own don be.

Some ppl don forget say interview na like exam, u enter d hall, all dis formula go wipe out.... Na God favour b d main koko.... Buh Heaven helps dos wu help demsef...