| Getting hired can be one of the hardest things many | | | | 5) Be cool and confident even if you aren't. Look him |
| of us ever have to do. It can seem like a beauty | | | | or her directly in the eye and don't fidget with your |
| pageant, a foot race, and a final exam all in one and | | | | hands. Relax and you will appear confident even if you |
| the prize is a job you will hopefully keep for the next | | | | aren't. They expect a certain amount of nervousness |
| twenty years or more. Beating out the competition for | | | | but being shaky or looking down as you talk will only |
| that position is what the job interview is all about and | | | | make you appear evasive or just plain dumb. |
| you can win with a few tips that will set you apart | | | | 6) Talk with the interviewer but don't hog the |
| from the average interviewee. | | | | conversation. Making small talk initially will set the mood |
| 1) Rehearse an interview with a friend or relative so | | | | but then let the interviewer lead and you follow by |
| you will be relaxed and feeling confident when you | | | | answering questions in a confident tone of voice. |
| actually do an interview with an HR person. | | | | Never "bad mouth" a previous employer. |
| 2) Research the business so you know exactly what | | | | 7) Don't wear lots perfume; they don't want to smell |
| they do and what they may expect of you as an | | | | your presence in their office the rest of the day. And |
| employee. Let the interviewer know you care about | | | | keep jewelry to a minimum, this is a job interview not a |
| their organization and you want to be a part of it by | | | | night on the town. |
| having some knowledge regarding what their function | | | | 8) Never chew gum at a job interview. But do make |
| is and what will be expected of you, their new | | | | sure your breath is fresh, your teeth are brushed, and |
| employee. | | | | your smile is genuine. |
| 3) Dress appropriately. Even if the job you're applying | | | | 9) Be positive, enthusiastic, and ready to meet new |
| for is blue collar you should wear "office attire" to | | | | challenges that come with a new job. A positive |
| make a good impression at an interview. Wear | | | | attitude will show right through you. |
| something simple and clean. | | | | In conclusion, treat your job interview as if it is a job in |
| 4) Be there early for that interview by at least ten or | | | | itself, and the compensation is long term employment. |
| fifteen minutes. If you are late for the job interview | | | | You are now a sales person and what you are selling |
| they will think this shows you have no respect for | | | | is yourself! These interview tips should see you sailing |
| them or the position you are applying for. | | | | through your interview. Well then, best of luck! |