| The first impression is something talked about in every | | | | apart from other candidates. Don't assume that you |
| arena of life. Whether it's a first date, a job interview, | | | | need experience that is similar to the job you are |
| or meeting her parents, your goal is to set things off on | | | | applying for, especially if you are just getting out of |
| the right foot. While you can try to fix the way her | | | | school. Experience can be anything from leading a |
| parents see you, or smooth over a batched first date, | | | | group or organization to charity work. Choose past |
| a job interview is generally a one time thing. You will | | | | jobs, experiences, and positions that exemplify |
| seldom get a second chance and therefore it's | | | | characteristics like leadership and team work. |
| important that your first impression is your best | | | | - Practice and Prepare: Practice and preparation are |
| impression. Being prepared is an excellent way to | | | | key to giving a good interview. Look at your interview |
| make sure you have the best interview. Use these tips | | | | as if it is a test. In order to pass the test you need to |
| to make sure your interview leaves the boss with a | | | | put in a few hours of studying. Ask your self of |
| great impression and you with a brand new position. | | | | interview questions and respond aloud while looking at |
| - Know Your Strengths and Weakness: While the | | | | a mirror. This will help makes sure you are prepared to |
| questions asked during interviews can vary greatly | | | | answer various questions and that you can do so |
| depending on the employer, most interviewers will ask | | | | confidently. Even if you have very little experience and |
| you a question regarding your strengths or | | | | didn't get to do a lot of research on the company, if |
| weaknesses as an employee. Before you set foot | | | | you prepare and practice the night before you will |
| into your interview, know at least three of your | | | | come off as confident. Confidence can be your |
| strengths and three of your weaknesses. Knowing | | | | greatest ally during an interview. |
| these can help you answer several questions that | | | | - Use Examples: Before you go into your interview, |
| stem from these characteristics. | | | | think of situations that required you to step up and |
| - Do Your Research: Never walk into your interview | | | | take control. Maybe it was a angry customer who you |
| without researching the company and the position you | | | | had to deal with or misguided group members you had |
| are applying for. You are most likely one of many | | | | to reign in . Situations like these will show your ability to |
| applicants and if you go to your interview without doing | | | | work with others and confidently take control of |
| a little research you will not stand out as a eager | | | | situations. You can use these to exemplify your |
| candidate. Employers want to see enthusiasm in their | | | | strengths or to help answer questions about your past |
| employees and this enthusiasm should be apparent | | | | work experience. |
| from the very beginning. Before you interview check | | | | - Get a Good Nights Sleep: Be sure to rest up the |
| out the companies website; Google the companies | | | | night before your interview so you are on your toes |
| name, and research the position for which you are | | | | and look refreshed. The last impression you want to |
| applying. | | | | give a possible employers is that you are tired and |
| - Use Your Experience: It seems that experience is | | | | over worked. While this could mean you are a diligent |
| everything and in many cases that is true. Whether | | | | employee who sacrifices them self for their company, |
| this is your first major career move or you're just | | | | it can also mean you lack the energy they expect in |
| looking for a change, your experience will set you | | | | their employees. |