| When it comes to job interviews, people who care | | | | observing the workers will give you some insight as to |
| about getting a job or must have a job tense up and | | | | what to wear. You should dress just a little better than |
| don't show their true character. This is unfortunate but | | | | the people who are working there. After all, you are |
| it happens. You can do a few things to relax and | | | | trying to impress. |
| increase your chances of getting a job. | | | | Think Before You Speak |
| Before the Interview | | | | One of the most important things to remember during |
| Before you go on an interview, it is best to know as | | | | an interview is to pause a second before answering |
| much as you can about the job you are trying to get. | | | | any question. This will give you time to think and keep |
| - What are the requirements, | | | | you from popping off an answer that you might regret. |
| - Where the interview will be done | | | | This will also give the interviewer the impression that |
| - What time do you need to be there | | | | you care and are listening to the questions asked. |
| Most of this you will know before you go. | | | | - If you are asked a question you don't know, it is |
| Don't rush yourself. Make sure you fully prepare | | | | always best to tell them you don't know. Making a |
| yourself as impromptu interviews will make you | | | | wrong guess makes you look foolish, and will probably |
| nervous if you aren't prepared. Whenever possible, | | | | cost you the job. |
| give yourself time to research the position. | | | | Don't Forget Eye Contact |
| - A simple visit to the building can reveal dress code | | | | When interviewing, make eye contact with the person |
| and | | | | doing the interview. Looking all around the room or at |
| - The Internet can provide information on the | | | | other people makes you look disinterested and gives |
| requirements. | | | | the impression that you are not taking the interviewer |
| First Impressions Count | | | | seriously. |
| There is one thing you must remember and it is the | | | | Thank the Interviewer |
| most important thing. You have only one chance to | | | | When the interview is over, make sure that you thank |
| make the first impression. If you have time and can go | | | | the person for their time.. Do this even if you don't think |
| by the place you are going to apply for the job, | | | | you will get the job. |
| observe the people coming out of the place of | | | | - Sending a follow up e-mail AND a written thank you |
| business. See how they dress. | | | | note is well worth the time and effort. |
| When you go to the interview, you do not want to | | | | Follow these five tips and you won't be interviewing |
| over dress or underdress. Looking around and | | | | long. Most importantly, relax and go prepared. |