| Being interviewed for a new vacancy can be a | | | | employer. |
| rollercoaster ride of emotions. Perhaps the first thought | | | | 2. Don't tell them you're nervous! |
| is the happiness or for some the relief of having been | | | | Many people with issues around self esteem seek to |
| invited for an interview and the knowledge that you | | | | gain sympathy from a potential interviewer by stating |
| have been considered as a potentially suitable | | | | just how they feel. Whilst most interviewers will politely |
| candidate for the job. This can often give way to an | | | | tell you that it's okay just take your time, it is often a |
| overwhelming sense of anxiousness, self doubt, and | | | | sure put off and sends out a clear message that you |
| fear of rejection should you not be deemed suitable. | | | | have no confidence in your own abilities. |
| Don't worry help is at hand to ensure that you can | | | | There is absolutely nothing wrong with feeling nervous, |
| excel when the day of the interview arrives. | | | | with shaking, crying or even being sick just prior to your |
| As an Ex Recruiter here are a list of common | | | | interview just as long as you are able to do this out of |
| interview bloopers and some advice on how to avoid | | | | sight of your potential employer, perhaps in the nearest |
| them. | | | | bathroom, but take time to compose yourself before |
| 1. Unsuitably dressed | | | | it's your turn. |
| Interviews often bring out the worst in dress sense. I've | | | | Some tips for dealing with nerves |
| had people turn up to formal interviews in jeans and | | | | A) Take your IPOD and listen to some music whilst |
| T-shirt's, bright yellow and orange shirts, shorts and a | | | | waiting, it will take your mind off thinking about the |
| variety of other inappropriate attire. You may believe | | | | interview. |
| that how you dress shouldn't matter if you have the | | | | B) Take a magazine, newspaper or book with you to |
| right skills for the job, sadly it does make a difference. | | | | read whilst you wait. |
| It doesn't matter what type of job you are applying for | | | | 3. Don't lie or exaggerate |
| any potential employer wants to know that you have | | | | Whilst it can be tempting to exaggerate your skills or lie |
| made an effort at your interview and presentation is | | | | in order to get a job just don't do it! I guarantee that |
| important for a number of reasons | | | | you will be caught out at some point. I never forget |
| A) It shows courtesy to a prospective employer and | | | | interviewing a male in his late thirties for a programming |
| reflects your respect to them for having been invited in | | | | position in a computer company. He was a very |
| the first place. | | | | impressive candidate he knew all the technical |
| B) Looking smart can also give you much needed | | | | language had an impressive resume , what he didn't |
| confidence (not arrogance) in your own abilities. | | | | know was that he was required to undertake an |
| Tip: Go for dark colours, like blue, navy or black for | | | | impromptu technical test lasting 15 minutes following his |
| interview clothing and always stick to a plain white shirt | | | | face to face interview, which he duly failed |
| or blouse. These colours are quite neutral and smart | | | | spectacularly. |
| and are unlikely to be off putting to a prospective | | | | |