| Every job interview is different and should be | | | | nothing about you, other than what is on a piece of |
| approached with the attitude of I am going to show | | | | paper in front of them. Let them know what you are |
| them I am worth it. In essence, we have to become | | | | good at and compliments or awards you have |
| salesmen and women, showing the prospective | | | | received for your work. Being confident is different |
| employer how good we are and what we can do for | | | | than being arrogant, so be careful not to over do it. |
| them. | | | | During an interview you will have the ability to further |
| Stop wasting your time reading novels on "How to get | | | | explain you qualities that would be a great asset for |
| your dream job". If it was as easy as they say, then | | | | this company. Keep in mind; you do not need to tell |
| why does not everyone have their dream job? We all | | | | them everything you have done that, in your mind, is |
| have qualifications for jobs that are out there and | | | | great. You do not want to come across as arrogant. |
| available right now. Why not look at what your good at | | | | Before the interview, pick out a few different things |
| and start from there. | | | | that you are good at and highlight those as key |
| The first impression you make is the most important | | | | factors. Be professional without sounding too uptight. If |
| one. With that being said, take a look at your resume'. | | | | this does not come naturally, practice it. |
| An unwritten rule is to keep it simple without leaving | | | | When preparing for an interview, it never hurts to have |
| out important details. Keep it to one page and always | | | | examples of your work handy. You may not need |
| include a cover letter. You may want to do a couple | | | | them, but take them, just in case the interviewer asks |
| different styles of resume'. If you do this, though, make | | | | to see some examples of your work. |
| sure you have the same information on both. By doing | | | | One aspect in a person every employer looks for is a |
| this you can decide which to send out for different | | | | good work ethic. Be prepared to look them in the eye |
| position. | | | | and tell them about yours. This shows the employer |
| Do not be afraid to pat yourself on the back. Your | | | | that you are confident in your work, mean what you |
| prospective employer has never met you and knows | | | | say and that you are worth it! |