| So you want to further your career and go for a | | | | appointments. |
| manager job or something of the same level. That's | | | | Job Interview Tip #6 - Shake Hands Firmly. |
| great - ambition is always good. | | | | A good handshake shows you are confident and |
| First, make sure your job resume is in good order. You | | | | willing to engage. Always make eye contact when |
| can hire a professional resume writer if you want a | | | | shaking hands; this coordination can accomplish much |
| great presentation or study some online resume writing | | | | in establishing positive vibes. |
| tips if you want to have full control over your CV. | | | | Job Interview Tip #7 - Don't Overdo It. |
| Once your resume is out there, the next thing you | | | | Avoid unnecessary body movement; don't fidget. Keep |
| should do is prepare for possible interviews. Here's | | | | still and punctuate your points with limited hand |
| where a little career planning is in order and so here | | | | gestures. Don't ever point your fingers, especially at the |
| we present not just a few but TWELVE job tips you | | | | person talking to you. |
| should know before you face your interviewer for that | | | | Job Interview Tip #8 - RELAX! |
| manager job. | | | | Many people panic at interviews and start biting their |
| Job Interview Tip #1 - Know the Company. | | | | nails, toying endlessly with their wedding ring, drumming |
| It is good business etiquette to know as much as you | | | | their fingers, or jiggling their legs. Stay calm, breathe |
| can about the organization to which you're applying. If | | | | deeply, and think of happy memories. Don't worry |
| you are quizzed about the company's history it's | | | | yourself sick about something that can be dealt with |
| paramount you know something about them to prove | | | | positively if you just take time to relax. |
| you're serious about work for them. Your manager job | | | | Job Interview Tip #9 - Listen Closely. |
| description will be tough to live up to if you know | | | | Pay attention to what is being said. Maintain eye |
| nothing about the people with which you want to work. | | | | contact, especially when it's obvious your interviewer is |
| Job Interview Tip #2 - Prepare for Questions. | | | | making an important point. Focus on the discussion at |
| Our second interview tip is crucial. Be prepared to | | | | hand and keep your ears peeled for important details. |
| answer questions about the company and about | | | | If you mishear a word, don't be afraid to clarify rather |
| yourself. There's nothing more awkward than being | | | | than pretend you understood what was said. |
| stumped, flustered, and speechless. Avoid saying "Uhh" | | | | Job Interview Tip #10 - Communicate Clearly. |
| or "Ahhh" too much. Answer confidently by being | | | | Speak clearly and choose your words carefully. You |
| knowledgeable about yourself, your goals, your skills, | | | | may want to make a humorous comment but what if |
| your achievements and what you can bring to the | | | | it backfires? Also, don't be obscure - use words and |
| table. | | | | ideas that make sense and can be easily understood. |
| Job Interview Tip #3 - Prepare Your own Questions. | | | | Avoid being superfluous. |
| Employers are impressed if you ask good, intelligent | | | | Job Interview Tip #11 - Don't Ever Talk Negatively. |
| questions. Ask about work processes, quality control, | | | | About Your Current/Previous Employer. |
| common challenges within the company, and others. | | | | This is very important - don't be negative, especially |
| Demonstrate that you really want to understand the | | | | when it comes to your previous employers or |
| nature of your work so that you can function better in | | | | colleagues. It will only show that you have a tendency |
| the organization. | | | | to bad-mouth other people and that's not something to |
| Job Interview Tip #4 - Look Good. | | | | advertise when gunning for a manager job. Always be |
| You must be well groomed when showing up for an | | | | positive and enthusiastic. |
| interview. Get a haircut if you need one; buy a new | | | | Job Interview Tip #12 - SMILE! |
| suit if your old one looks too tatty. Take a bath | | | | Smiling is important so pay a tremendous amount of |
| (heaven forbid you don't!) and iron your clothes. If | | | | attention to your teeth. Make sure they're immaculate |
| you're a woman, wear moderate make-up, make sure | | | | and presentable. If you have discolored teeth (and |
| your nails are manicured, and tone down the perfume. | | | | most of us do), try a good tooth whitening product. |
| You don't want to make the interviewer choke as he | | | | There is a whole range of home tooth bleaching |
| she takes a whiff of your scent! | | | | products to choose from that are effective and |
| Job Interview Tip #5 - Be Punctual. | | | | inexpensive; teeth trays are highly recommended. |
| Tardiness is bad and will immediately put a damper on | | | | You may not realize it but teeth bleaching is a |
| things. Leave early so you will get to the office early. | | | | powerful way to capture a person's attention and |
| Don't waste your interviewer's time by showing up late. | | | | admiration - and could very well lead to that manager |
| If you really want that manager job, you must | | | | job you so highly covet. |
| demonstrate responsibility and be determined to keep | | | | |