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Interviewing Public Place

Employers sometimes programme job interviews in a public place, such as coffee shop or restaurant. It could be because they are hiring for a field position and they don't have a local office. Or, it may be more appropriate to interview candidates in a setting other than the office, especially if you don't want your current employees to know that you're hiring.

Here are some tips for interviewing in public:

• Dress Professionally

  Dress professionally, even if you are meeting in a casual environment. Bring a portfolio, pad and pen so you can take notes. Also, bring copies of your resume.



• Prepare in Advance

  Prepare just as you would for an office interview. Research the company, have responses ready for typical interview questions and have a list of questions to ask the interviewer.



• Focus on the Interviewer

  It may be noisy and there may be distractions, like customers and waitstaff coming and going. You should try to focus on the interviewer, as best you can. Keep the interview focused, as well, by staying on topic.



• Watch Your Manners

  Be discreet what you order from the menu. Elect something simple and easy to eat and never order the most expensive item on the menu.

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