| Being interviewed for a new vacancy can be a | | | | colours are quite neutral and smart and are |
| rollercoaster ride of emotions. Perhaps the | | | | unlikely to be off putting to a prospective |
| first thought is the happiness or for some | | | | employer. |
| the relief of having been invited for an | | | | |
| interview and the knowledge that you have | | | | 2. Don't tell them you're nervous! |
| been considered as a potentially suitable | | | | |
| candidate for the job. This can often give | | | | Many people with issues around self esteem |
| way to an overwhelming sense of anxiousness, | | | | seek to gain sympathy from a potential |
| self doubt, and fear of rejection should you | | | | interviewer by stating just how they feel. |
| not be deemed suitable. | | | | Whilst most interviewers will politely tell |
| | | | you that it's okay just take your time, it is |
| Don't worry help is at hand to ensure that | | | | often a sure put off and sends out a clear |
| you can excel when the day of the interview | | | | message that you have no confidence in your |
| arrives. | | | | own abilities. |
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| As an Ex Recruiter here are a list of common | | | | There is absolutely nothing wrong with |
| interview bloopers and some advice on how to | | | | feeling nervous, with shaking, crying or even |
| avoid them. | | | | being sick just prior to your interview just |
| | | | as long as you are able to do this out of |
| 1. Unsuitably dressed | | | | sight of your potential employer, perhaps in |
| | | | the nearest bathroom, but take time to |
| Interviews often bring out the worst in dress | | | | compose yourself before it's your turn. |
| sense. I've had people turn up to formal | | | | |
| interviews in jeans and T-shirt's, bright | | | | Some tips for dealing with nerves |
| yellow and orange shirts, shorts and a | | | | |
| variety of other inappropriate attire. You | | | | A) Take your IPOD and listen to some music |
| may believe that how you dress shouldn't | | | | whilst waiting, it will take your mind off |
| matter if you have the right skills for the | | | | thinking about the interview. |
| job, sadly it does make a difference. | | | | |
| | | | B) Take a magazine, newspaper or book with |
| It doesn't matter what type of job you are | | | | you to read whilst you wait. |
| applying for any potential employer wants to | | | | |
| know that you have made an effort at your | | | | 3. Don't lie or exaggerate |
| interview and presentation is important for a | | | | |
| number of reasons | | | | Whilst it can be tempting to exaggerate your |
| | | | skills or lie in order to get a job just |
| A) It shows courtesy to a prospective | | | | don't do it! I guarantee that you will be |
| employer and reflects your respect to them | | | | caught out at some point. I never forget |
| for having been invited in the first place. | | | | interviewing a male in his late thirties for |
| | | | a programming position in a computer company. |
| B) Looking smart can also give you much | | | | He was a very impressive candidate he knew |
| needed confidence (not arrogance) in your own | | | | all the technical language had an impressive |
| abilities. | | | | resume , what he didn't know was that he was |
| | | | required to undertake an impromptu technical |
| Tip: Go for dark colours, like blue, navy or | | | | test lasting 15 minutes following his face to |
| black for interview clothing and always stick | | | | face interview, which he duly failed |
| to a plain white shirt or blouse. These | | | | spectacularly. |