| Continuing on with your job interview preparation lets | | | | whether you are willing to confidently state your |
| look at some simple strategies to capture the total | | | | benefits and reason for asking for a higher rate or not. |
| benefit of the opportunity. Follow these steps to further | | | | Mindset |
| 'wow' your prospective employer by applying good | | | | If you can, take a bit of time before leaving home to |
| preparation before your interview. | | | | calm your mind of any nervous chatter. Make a |
| Clothing | | | | concerted effort to think positive statements such as "I |
| The rule of thumb is dress for an interview in business | | | | found this interview easy, enjoyable and everyone |
| attire. Check that shirts aren't too revealing, skirts are a | | | | was really supportive" to begin programming your |
| modest length and stockings have no holes or ladders. | | | | subconscious mind that today results in a win-win. |
| For gents make sure you have a belt to avoid your | | | | Make sure you are not running late as this will create |
| pants revealing your boxers. Lay your clothing out the | | | | undue stress. |
| evening before so you are well organised. Have you | | | | Final Preparation |
| tried the outfit on to make sure it still fits and is in good | | | | Ensure you apply deodorant and your teeth are |
| order? Clean your shoes the day before also. | | | | freshly brushed prior to arriving at the interview. Make |
| Wage Expectations | | | | sure you are well hydrated to assist to lower your |
| Investigate a fair wage prior to the interview to ensure | | | | stress on the day. |
| you are offered a fair and reasonable figure. Most | | | | Arrival |
| government figures have access to wage information | | | | Contrary to information I have seen many times |
| to check what you are entitled to. | | | | regarding this, it is not desirable to arrive more than 10 |
| If the position was advertised with the wage noted | | | | minutes early. This is due to many businesses not |
| then their expectation is that you will meet closely with | | | | having facilities like reception staff to watch over you |
| this amount. If you know this is not within the fair | | | | or waiting space to have you in without hearing the |
| parameters for the job then advise them politely, that | | | | previous interview discussion etc and it can put the |
| your information suggests that the right amount would | | | | interviewers out. |
| be... and inform them of the amount. | | | | Unless you have been told to arrive early to complete |
| If the wage is under guideline standards but you feel | | | | some forms then 5 mins early is adequate. |
| you should be paid more, then it is really a matter of | | | | Good luck with your interview. |