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Posted by Paym Bergson Apr 27, 2007 |
You've (hopefully) put a lot of effort into your Resume and Cover Letter - and it paid off! You have that all-important Job Interview!!
But what now? How do you prepare?
I've seen many techniques - and the trick is to find one that works for you. But the main point is to be calm, energetic (nope, not an oxymoron) and confident. I've had to help screen those initial interviews - and here's some tips and tricks to get you past that first contact:
Wear clothes you feel comfortable AND feel great in! Too often I've seen young men wear suits to an interview, and they obviously are uncomfortable in the suit and tie - the gentleman will fidget nervously with the sleeves and shoulders of the jacket. So, dump the suit - get a nice fitting pair of dress pants and a nice sports jacket that fits. Same for women. If you are NOT comfortable in a dress, wear pants and a jacket, or a full suit. Even better - go in what you'd normally wear to that job (um, unless you're a nurse, construction worker or rock star - skip the uniforms, safety wear, and Kiss-like makeup).
The interviewers are more interested in YOU, not your clothes - so come dressed with a smile and a pleasant attitude - THAT's what will get you the job.
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