| If you have been successful in securing a job interview | | | | much jewellery. |
| then the butterflies have already started to flutter in | | | | Another hugely important aspect of presentation is |
| your stomach. Preparing for an interview is vitally | | | | personal hygiene. It may seem strange to many |
| important if you want to be successful. You should | | | | readers, but a great number of people attend |
| never walk into the interview room unprepared, without | | | | interviews without paying any attention to their |
| a clean copy of your CV, a portfolio of your previous | | | | personal hygiene. This is incredibly unpleasant for the |
| achievements (if requested) and a pen and notepad. | | | | interviewer so make sure before you get dressed that |
| You should also have a clear understanding of the | | | | you take a shower. Wash your hair, comb through and |
| company, what it does, its ethos, products and | | | | dry with a hair dryer if necessary. Make sure |
| services and even corporate history. But just as | | | | fingernails are clean and trimmed (and avoid garish nail |
| important as how you are prepared mentally is how | | | | polishes) and ALWAYS wear a clean shirt or blouse, |
| you present yourself physically. | | | | after all you want your lasting impression to be for the |
| The way we present ourselves in life in general is | | | | right reasons! |
| important and even more so when attending a job | | | | During the interview you should be aware of your |
| interview. How you look will have a tremendous impact | | | | posture and body language at all times. Do not slouch |
| on the final outcome as research strongly supports the | | | | in the chair, do not fold your arms across your chest, |
| claim that physical attractiveness influences selection. | | | | do not fidget or tap your fingers or feet. Instead, sit |
| Regardless of the position you are applying for you | | | | upright and convey an air of confidence (even if you |
| should opt for a suit. A smart jacket with well pressed | | | | are nervous inside). Respond to each question with a |
| trousers or skirt makes a professional impression. For | | | | clear voice and remember to pronounce words clearly |
| men, you should always wear a tie and ladies should | | | | and in full. Pay attention and always look interested in |
| opt for a smart blouse of a single, plain colour. Your | | | | what the interviewer is saying to you. And don't forget |
| suit does not need to be designer, but dress as your | | | | to smile every now and again. Employers like friendly |
| budget will allow. Pair your suit with a tasteful and | | | | and well-mannered staff who will work well with their |
| CLEAN pair of shoes - it takes just seconds to give | | | | exiting employees, so make it clear that you are an |
| your shoes a quick polish before leaving the house. | | | | approachable, polite, well presented and considerate |
| Regardless of your fashion tastes you need to dress | | | | person and you will stand a better chance of securing |
| conservatively and do not over-accessories with too | | | | the job. |