Are piercings really that big of a deal anymore? And does the dress code also apply at 30 degrees in the shade? Catrin Bartenbach, expert in business etiquette, provides answers to the questions of young professionals.
Ms. Bartenbach, what mistakes do young people make the first time? interviews?
You don’t do enough research. Before the interview, you have to be clear about which industry and what type of company you are applying for. If I want to start as a trainee at Deutsche Bank, the requirements are completely different than if I wanted to work at a media company. Even in the interview, there are different levels of formality that are expected. Take a close look at the company’s website to better prepare. And very important: think about questions.
Questions?
At the end of almost every job interview, the applicant is asked whether they have any questions. You should think carefully about this beforehand because you are naturally nervous during the interview. And the question shouldn’t be how much vacation you get or whether the parking spaces are free.
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Source: Stern
