An interview is a good time to make a good first impression for both the employer and applicant. Putting your best foot forward, no matter which side of the interview table you sit at, is necessary. For example, if the interviewer does not pay attention, asks questions that are not related to the job, or cuts the applicant off mid-answer, this is a sign of a bad interviewer. This could be a warning to the applicant that this company lacks organization or has poor leadership. If an interviewer is well-prepared, actively listens, creates a welcoming environment, asks relevant questions, and asks thoughtful questions, this may be a sign of good company culture and a great leadership team.

Please review the following video: Job Interviews: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

Then, discuss the following with your fellow classmates:

• If you were the applicant in the video, how might you react to the good interviewer and the poor interviewer?
• In the video, you may see some appropriate and inappropriate interview behaviors. In your opinion, which behaviors might make for a successful interview, and which might make for an unsuccessful interview?