Ethical Conduct in Job Interview: Demonstrate Professionalism and Integrity

“Ethics in an interview are the compass that guides us to demonstrate our professionalism and integrity which navigates the process to honesty, respect, fairness” – Anonymous

While going for an interview, candidates not only get to showcase their talents, skills, and capabilities but also have a chance to demonstrate their professionalism and ethical conduct by adhering to the company’s norms, principles, and policies. The candidate has a chance to create a positive impact on the recruiter and increase the chance of getting selected. Hence, candidates should keep a few points in mind in an interview to ensure fairness, respect, and professionalism.

Preparedness and Engagement: The candidate should come prepared for an interview; research about the company, understand the roles and responsibilities of the position that the candidate has applied for, and be ready to discuss the relevant skills regarding the position.

Respectful and Confident communication: The candidate should communicate with respect and courtesy throughout the process which means listening to an interviewer, addressing them appropriately, and responding thoughtfully. While communicating with an interviewer the candidate should be confident and maintain it throughout the process.

Honesty and Accuracy: Candidates should be truthful and provide accurate information during an interview. This includes the representation of skills, qualifications, and experiences. Fabrication of facts can create a misleading image and eventually, when the truth comes to the surface it will damage the candidate’s credibility.

Confidentiality: Candidates should refrain from indulging in discussions regarding crucial and sensitive information about the previous company or their colleagues. This would demonstrate their trustworthiness and professionalism.

Follow-up & Gratitude: After every interview, the candidate should follow up with a thank you note or email to express their gratitude for the opportunity provided. This exhibits their gratitude towards the company or the employer and showcases the candidates’ further interest in the opportunity.

By adhering to the above-mentioned ethical conduct, the candidates can professionally present themselves create a positive impact on the recruiters’ minds, and turn the opportunity in their favor.

Ethical conduct is the foundation upon which trust is built