| How many times have you walked away from an | | | | who is human than a perfectionist who never makes a |
| interview thinking "I nailed that job interview" only to be | | | | mistake. A good focus would be the type of skills and |
| passed over for someone else? Frustrating as it may | | | | qualities that are necessary to fill the position you are |
| seem, it happens to more people than we realize. Most | | | | applying for. |
| of the time it occurs it is not related to their | | | | 3. During the interview, be able to back any |
| qualifications. What happens is they walk in thinking | | | | qualifications and experiences you have listed on your |
| they are confident and end up coming across as | | | | resume'. Being able to verify information is key to an |
| arrogant. | | | | employer. If possible, bring some examples of your |
| Listed below are some pointers to turn that interview | | | | work. Nothing that could be considered confidential, of |
| you thought you nailed into an interview you did nail. | | | | course. If you have this with you, then when an |
| Three things to remember are preparation, attitude and | | | | employer asks you for an example you are able to |
| follow up. | | | | provide a hard copy of work you have done in a |
| 1. You appearance says a lot about you. If you are | | | | previous job. |
| seeking a position in a professional setting, dress the | | | | 4. Show an interest in the position you are applying for. |
| part. Make sure what you wear is clean and pressed. | | | | If you are not interest in the job, why waste your time. |
| It would surprise you at the amount of people who will | | | | If you a re taking the time to interview, no matter what |
| walk into an interview with a stained shirt or pants that | | | | the position, gather as much information about it as |
| look like they spent the last week on the floor. If you | | | | possible. During your interview, ask questions and |
| want to be a professional, look professional. | | | | show some excitement, without going overboard. An |
| 2. Prior to arrival for your interview, think about what | | | | employer will remember you if you show interest in |
| you can say about yourself. Your experience, both | | | | their company and the position available. |
| personal and professional will play a key role in your | | | | Now you may be thing, you already knew this |
| interview. The type of person you are will stand out if | | | | information and your right. We all have this information, |
| you present yourself well. Remember, no one is | | | | but few put this into action. By taking these steps you |
| perfect, focus on your good qualities but be prepared | | | | will guarantee a better interview experience, both on |
| to answer what your short comings are as well. A | | | | your part as well as your potential employers. |
| potential employer would rather work with someone | | | | |