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You must have done an awesome job with your resume and cover letter, because you got the call – they want you to come for an interview. How find-wow in person after wowing them on paper? Follow these tips to maximize your first impression.
Arrive for the small
In fact, get an extra 30 minutes travel time, even if you do not take a road large circulation. The last thing you want is to be sweating in a traffic jam in panic as the minute hand on your ramp Watch more more time to interview. Arriving early shows not only your future employer that you respect their business and their time, but it gives you some extra minutes to give you a single pass through the mirror to touch up your makeup or hair, and fill out paperwork annoying.
Do not drive not too fast on the track
Speeding tickets are the most inopportune moments. How much you will be able to concentrate after stopped his car and issued a citation expensive? Believe me, nothing will change. Even if you never had a speeding ticket before today will be the day. It is almost guaranteed.
DO Dress for Success
If you have a costume, Nice seasonally appropriate, wear it. If you do not have a decent suit, but you have time and money to go shopping, buy one. When all else fails, pants or a modest skirt paired with a button down or sweater set definitely works. Ideally, you should lean towards the commercial side Business casual. It is better to be overdressed and come off as professional and with good taste to be Underdressed and resemble an amateur.
DO NOT overdo it
Too much perfume, hairspray, makeup, jewelry. If you must ask yourself "Is it too much? the answer is yes. Spritz a little perfume in front of you and walk through it a few times for a light scent. Keep your hairstyle simple and professional. Twist it back in a clip if you're prone to play with him while you talk – it's a no-no! When it comes to makeup, less is more. The same for jewelry: You want to accentuate your natural beauty and splendor, not distract your interviewer.
DO initiate a handshake
Practice handshake with your best friend, your half, or your mother before your interview. You want a firm, handshake right with beautiful smile and strong eye contact – none of this "Ahh not de-clare" Scarlet O'Hara, kiss-my-hand all-I-BAT-my-eyes shit. Extend your arm with the thumb and little finger, both parallel to the floor. Grasp the hand of another person about as hard as you held the hand of your father to cross the street when you were little. Pump twice and then make a clean break. Do not pull away if they are still ongoing, notwithstanding!
DO NOT be the first to sit or stand
You'll probably sit in a reception area for several minutes before being escorted to the office of the caller or a meeting room, where someone will show you a chair. It is fashionable to let them pass first. An exception is that if they ask you to sit and then offer you a drink or something. Politely ask for water that you sit down with grace and ease. (Avoid coffee and soda, which can give you bad breath.) When the interview is over, let's farewell introduce them to come first. You can initiate the handshake Farewell.
DO what you want to tell them before you arrive
They will probably ask you why you are a good fit for their position, why you quit your old job, where you see yourself in five years, and what you want in a job in general. Do your homework in advance and know what points you want to plug. Come up a few short infobytes a sentence or two small ads: "A things I like about working in the environment of fast-paced from my last job at XYZ Company is that I do such and such that really helped me develop my fill-in-the-blank skills. "Even if they do not ask specific questions, you can use infobytes your selling yourself subtly throughout the interview
Do not let itself be wrapped in your calendar that you ignore their issues
Interviewers expect you to come with something prepared, but they also expect you to answer their questions honestly. If they ask you something you're not ready to respond, respond with "That's a very good question. Let me think that for a moment. "So take a breath and a sip of water to give you a few seconds to formulate an answer. If you ask any thing done or even hypothetical that you simply do not know the answer, do not be afraid to say: "You know, I'm not really sure. If you can, try to compare it to a similar scenario that you can relate to so you can end on a positive note.
Relax and be yourself
The bottom line is that you are looking for a job is a good way for you. It better not to get the job because you were to find that because you acted like someone else – you can fake it for only so long before you and your employer both end up in misery. But if you get the job because you let your beautiful self shine through, you are destined for great things.
* This article originally appeared in desire Los Angeles in September 2005.
Kristen King is a Virginia copywriter and consultant, and the author of Inkthinker), which was named one of the top 10 blogs for writers in 2006. Visit Kristen at Inkthinker for tips, advice, and humor for freelancers and their clients, and be sure to subscribe to the RSS feed so you don’t miss anything.