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Job Hunting Interview tips
You’re a unique and interesting person. The employer wants to meet you.
1. Make sure you are right for the job. Don`t go for a job in catering if you
don`t know how to boil an egg.
2. You’ve likely heard the expression: Dress for success. Dress in the
finest clothes that suit the type of work for which you're applying. If you
are going to an interview for outdoor work, wear unworn, casual clothes.
For office or professional positions, dress up conservatively. Ask someone
to help you select an outfit from your closet or take a friend from the business
world shopping with you, if you're not up on the standards. Don`t go overboard
with make-up.
3. Arrive with at least 15 minutes to spare. This will allow you to prepare
any last details. (It also shows how keen you are.)
4. If you have an opportunity to shake hands with the person or persons doing
the interview, give a firm, solid handshake.
5. Look the interviewer in the eye. You'll find benefit in your ability to
communicate, as you look people in the eye more and more. Look directly at the
interviewer when you are answering questions.
6. Let your CV talk for you. Make it as interesting as possible and don`t forget
to include all interests and hobbies they can say a lot about you. Be truthful.
7. Don't talk while the interviewer is reading your application or CV. The
interviewer can only do one thing at a time, even though s/he's a boss.
8. Don`t slouch or fidget you will come across as lazy and nervous
9. Prepare yourself for questions that they might ask you about the company.
This will show them how committed you are.
10. Ask questions, but make sure they are sensible ones, not like, how long
is the lunch break.
11. Don`t be afraid to make suggestions tell them any ideas you have. This
will show them how interested you are.
12. Remember they are human. Be open and honest. Don`t try and be something
you are not they will see straight through any facade.
13. Demonstrate your communication skills by listening to the question you
are asked. Answer that specific question. If you don't understand the question,
ask the interviewer for clarification. Smart people who get ahead have the confidence
to ask more questions than sulking people who think they should understand all
questions and know all answers.
14. If you are asked why you left your last job don`t go into a story about
how awful they where (even if you were treat badly) tell them your talent was
wasted and that's why you are there.
15. Let them know how much of an asset you are to the company. But only if
you are.
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