| So you've managed to get your Cover Letter, | | | | Acknowledge any poor work history and turn it |
| CV and/or resume stand out from the crowd and | | | | into a positive by focusing upon the learning |
| it's landed you that revered meeting with | | | | outcomes from the experience. Point out how |
| your new prospective boss? Well done! Now | | | | you have grown from it. |
| it's time to win the prized trophy at the | | | | |
| season's end. Being as prepared as possible | | | | Shine- it's your interview: Be sure to speak |
| is the key to success in the interview game | | | | clearly, honestly and confidently during the |
| that will guarantee you land the job of your | | | | interview as you already know and believe |
| wildest dreams! | | | | that you can do the job effectively. Be proud |
| | | | of your skills, experience and what you can |
| Just as preparation is the key to | | | | bring to the company and position. Be |
| interviewing successfully; the lock that | | | | professional but still allow your own unique |
| houses the key is just as important. To | | | | personality shine. |
| ensure that the key turns effortlessly, the | | | | |
| winning combination is a winning positive | | | | Listen carefully: It is imperative that you |
| attitude and thorough preparation. So let's | | | | focus and listen to what the interviewer is |
| get started! | | | | asking and discussing. If uncertain about |
| | | | some thing be sure to ask! Do how ever use |
| Professional appearance is vital: The key | | | | some common sense! There isn't anything worse |
| factors to consider in your dress style for | | | | for an interviewer than being bombarded with |
| the interview are cleanliness, simplicity and | | | | irrelevant or those questions that have |
| business like attire. Generally your best | | | | already been well and truly discussed in |
| work outfit is appropriate for any job | | | | detail. |
| interview. Under no circumstances should you | | | | |
| smoke or chew gum at an interview! | | | | Research the company or position: Come to the |
| | | | job interview prepared. It's to your |
| Be punctual: By doing a little planning | | | | advantage to carefully research the position |
| before the interview, you should have no | | | | and the company before the interview. You can |
| problem arriving on time for the appointment | | | | request such information personally, or go to |
| Your punctuality and attitude tells the | | | | the company's website and find it yourself. |
| interviewer much about you. If you are late, | | | | |
| remain calm and explain briefly, as you | | | | Practice makes perfect: Practice your |
| apologize for your unfortunate delay. | | | | interviewing skills with a friend, family |
| | | | member or even in front of a mirror, but do |
| A positive attitude: No slouching, looking | | | | try to keep it all real and not too composed! |
| down and try not to fiddle! Exude a positive | | | | If in doubt keep your answers brief, to the |
| energy by sitting up straight, meeting the | | | | point and succinct. |
| interviewer's glance and maintaining control | | | | |
| over your nerves if they start to show. Be | | | | In closing; practice these skills with your |
| aware of your body language and if you are | | | | friends and acquaintances including teachers, |
| fearful; imagine the interviewer as | | | | doctors, lawyers, wait staff and such as you |
| vulnerable and that he/she is just another | | | | interact in your everyday life. Have a look |
| person, no different to yourself. Use your | | | | around you; everyone is interviewing on some |
| imagination but do not be disrespectful in | | | | level. Friends may be discussing a luncheon |
| anyway. | | | | date, a movie or even contemplating moving |
| | | | house. In that light; it's not that daunting |
| Always turn negatives into positives. | | | | after all! Is it? |