| You are told when you are younger that you need to | | | | 4. According to Lewis Bryan of SellState Capital |
| go college to get a good job. Well, times have | | | | Realty, “be prepared to share your own (couple of |
| changed and just getting a college degree does mean | | | | them) business experience and if you do not have any, |
| you are going to land a job after graduation. In fact | | | | be prepared to share any life experience that would |
| there is a good chance that you won’t land a job | | | | help the interviewer understand how you confront |
| after college for at least 6 months to a year. College | | | | obstacle and how you handle yourself under pressure. |
| seniors need to be able to stand out in front of | | | | Be honest in your answers and be yourself. Do not try |
| potential employers. Although most colleges do have | | | | to be someone you are not.” |
| career advisors available for their students, colleges | | | | 5. “Make sure you firmly shake the hand of the |
| don’t teach students how to interview for a job in | | | | interviewer and look them in the eye when you |
| the real world. Thanks to Global Jobs Network | | | | introduce yourself at the start of the interview.” |
| Group from LinkedIn, several members provided real | | | | According to Gary Trebels of IFC Credit Corporation, |
| world top job interview tips for graduating college | | | | “make sure you firmly shake the hand of the |
| seniors. See what some of them said. | | | | interviewer and look them in the eye when you |
| 1. Wear a well-fitted suit so that both males and | | | | introduce yourself at the start of the interview. A |
| females feel confident going into an interview. | | | | flimsy handshake to me is weak and lacks confidence. |
| According to Monica Brooks of Brooks Consulting, | | | | First impressions are made in the first minute to thirty |
| “my experience with new or soon-to-be grads is | | | | seconds and they are very hard to change. Why start |
| that their wardrobes are horrible. Dress For Success | | | | off at a disadvantage when you can make such a |
| isn't kidding, nor should it be taken lightly. Unpressed or | | | | favorable first impression within that first minute? My |
| ill-fitting, or old or worn-out or out of style clothes | | | | mother, who was a secretary to CEO's, drilled this into |
| couldn't possibly enforce self-confidence. “ | | | | my head since I was 10 years old, and I am very |
| 2. “Practice, practice, practice! Find a friend and | | | | thankful that she did.” |
| have a mock interview.” According to Sonia | | | | 6. “Before the interview ends, and after you have |
| Garrido of Sulzer, It is really helpful especially because | | | | decided if you want the job, in a polite way, ask for the |
| you can sort of plan out the answers you can give to | | | | job?” According to Paul Balutis of A#1 Southport, |
| certain questions. Also, it makes you feel a little more | | | | “So many people never close the opportunity at |
| comfortable when you are in the real interview and | | | | hand. You do not have to be too direct, just ask how |
| you won't be as nervous. Have your friend be critical | | | | you did, what's the next step, and oh by the way, I am |
| about your answers and your overall presentation.” | | | | more interested in the position than I was before this |
| 3. According to Dana Bigman of the Casablanca Fan | | | | interview! This will separate you from the pack, this will |
| Company, “learn as much as possible about the | | | | make you stand out, and it may get you to step 2!” |
| company in advance and subtly weave that | | | | Everyone of the interview tips provided is needed to |
| knowledge into your responses and questions. Also be | | | | succeed in a job interview. The most important job |
| sure to focus on what you can do for them (help them | | | | interview tip that you can use is just being yourself in a |
| be profitable, solve a problem, etc.), not what they can | | | | job interview. People are going to hire you because of |
| do for you (a good starting salary, benefits, advanced | | | | who you are and what you have to offer. |
| education, etc.)” | | | | |