Little Details That Interviewers Always Notice

Interviews are not just about answering questions, an interviewer keeps a close check on the candidate’s overall performance. Know the things that an interviewer keeps track of during an interview session.
So you are all prepped up for the interview, your portfolio looks stellar, you have written what seems to be the best cover letter ever and as a job applicant you have given considerable thought to often asked questions as “Tell me about yourself” or ‘Talk about your biggest strengths and weaknesses”. It’s great to chalk out the talking points for a successful interview, but make sure you also pay attention to non-verbal cues.


Truth is, interviewers pay close heed to every single detail - right from each word you say to what you are wearing and how you perform throughout the session.

Of course, you can never figure that out what exactly your interviewer would notice but there are few things that you can easily address in order to turn around the interviewer’s focus more on you and your capabilities and less on nitpicking details. Make sure you don’t overlook these things while attending an interview because your interviewer won’t:

1) Arriving late: Not being on time for an interview is something that should be avoided at all cost. At the same time, showing up too early could also rattle your interviewer. Balance it out by appearing 5-10 minutes before the scheduled time and you will just hit the sweet spot!

2) Look all polished and put-together: Look all confidant and polished, extend your hand for a firm handshake, maintain proper eye contact when you first meet the interviewer. Such a gesture is polite, assertive, and sends the message you have been properly groomed for the session. Roll out a practice session with a friend or colleague prior to the interview.

3) Your appearance and attire: Walking into an interview with a creased collar or ill-fitting slacks could be interpreted as lack of attention to small but important details. If you really want to create a lasting impression on your interviewer don’t wait until the last minute to determine if your shirt fits properly or whether you should buy a new business suit. Men, keep your suits out for interviews, and ladies, if your skirt hits the middle of your thigh, in most work environments the length is too short. And yes, avoid carrying too many stuff to the interview, try to be hands-free with just a simple leather portfolio to carry your resume and other work credentials. That will help you to achieve that clean, well-put-together look.

4) Um’s the word to avoid: We all say it and we say it a lot! So much so, that we don’t even realize how much we use it even while having a general conversation. Constantly, saying ‘um’ in between can make you look nervous and unprepared. The first step to avoid using this non-word is to find out the root cause of it. Start paying attention to how often you use the word and check other people’s reaction also whenever you use it. It is a common tendency among people to insert ‘um’ into conversation to fill awkward silence, especially when someone is looking for the right word or phrase to fit in a sentence or to finish a thought. So, here’s a pro tip: it’s ok if you are not sure of answering a question or searching for the right word… pausing for a bit before speaking is still fine instead of filling the space with an ‘um’. Try using these proxy phrases when asked a question: ‘That’s a good question’ or ‘Let me think’.

5) Taking notes: Taking notes during an interview session is likely to work in your favor, a great way to show that you are really interested in the position. That said, showing up with a beat-up notebook and a pen you swiped from the dentist’s office won’t help - just like your attire, the way you take notes should be presented in a professional manner.

6) Put your phone on snooze: Before entering the interview room; make sure to turn off your mobile phone. The last thing you want is your potential employer to hear the buzz of an incoming call or a message alert. That could put you in an awkward position as well as give a wrong impression to the interviewer. Also, eliminate the urge to text or check your email during a quick break by powering down until the interview is completely over and you are out of the building.

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