| The thought of interviewing makes most people | | | | route prior to the interview and give yourself an extra |
| extremely nervous. During the interview you are selling | | | | 30 minutes for travel time in the event of any |
| yourself and your experience to a possible employer. | | | | unforeseen circumstances on the road. If you know |
| This makes most people extremely nervous. Relax, if | | | | that you are going to be late call the employer |
| you prepare in advance for the interview you will feel | | | | immediately to see about the possibility of rescheduling. |
| more confident and things will go a lot smoother. Here | | | | 3. Conduct research on the company prior to the |
| are 5 things you should do to prepare for the interview. | | | | interview. You want to know the products or services |
| 1. Dress Professionally - You know the old cliche "first | | | | they provide, as well as their customers and major |
| impressions are lasting impressions". This is definitely | | | | competitors. |
| true when it comes to interviewing. You want to | | | | 4. Review the job description and assess your skills |
| present yourself in a respectable and professional | | | | against it. You need to know how your skills fit into |
| manner. It is better to over dress than under dress. For | | | | what they are looking for. You want to give solid |
| women it is recommended to wear a nice pant or skirt | | | | examples of your experience and why you would be |
| suit with a pair of pumps. For gentleman a dark suit | | | | a good fit for the position. |
| with white shirt and tie or a pair of dress slacks white | | | | 5. Prepare a list of questions that you would like to ask |
| shirt and tie with clean dress shoes. Hair should be | | | | about the company and the position. |
| neat and well groomed for both men and women. | | | | Remember, no one knows what you have to offer an |
| 2. Be at least 10 minutes early for the interview. This | | | | employer better than you. If you prepare in advance, |
| gives you a few minutes to unwind before the | | | | stay focused, be confident about your experience and |
| interview starts and leaves a good impression with the | | | | relax, interviewing can be a lot less stressful. Good |
| employer. It is recommended that you map out the | | | | luck. |