| The first impression is something talked | | | | from other candidates. Don't assume that you |
| about in every arena of life. Whether it's a | | | | need experience that is similar to the job |
| first date, a job interview, or meeting her | | | | you are applying for, especially if you are |
| parents, your goal is to set things off on | | | | just getting out of school. Experience can be |
| the right foot. While you can try to fix the | | | | anything from leading a group or organization |
| way her parents see you, or smooth over a | | | | to charity work. Choose past jobs, |
| batched first date, a job interview is | | | | experiences, and positions that exemplify |
| generally a one time thing. You will seldom | | | | characteristics like leadership and team |
| get a second chance and therefore it's | | | | work. |
| important that your first impression is your | | | | |
| best impression. Being prepared is an | | | | Practice and Prepare: Practice and |
| excellent way to make sure you have the best | | | | preparation are key to giving a good |
| interview. Use these tips to make sure your | | | | interview. Look at your interview as if it is |
| interview leaves the boss with a great | | | | a test. In order to pass the test you need to |
| impression and you with a brand new position. | | | | put in a few hours of studying. Ask your self |
| | | | of interview questions and respond aloud |
| Know Your Strengths and Weakness: While the | | | | while looking at a mirror. This will help |
| questions asked during interviews can vary | | | | makes sure you are prepared to answer various |
| greatly depending on the employer, most | | | | questions and that you can do so confidently. |
| interviewers will ask you a question | | | | Even if you have very little experience and |
| regarding your strengths or weaknesses as an | | | | didn't get to do a lot of research on the |
| employee. Before you set foot into your | | | | company, if you prepare and practice the |
| interview, know at least three of your | | | | night before you will come off as confident. |
| strengths and three of your weaknesses. | | | | Confidence can be your greatest ally during |
| Knowing these can help you answer several | | | | an interview. |
| questions that stem from these | | | | |
| characteristics. | | | | Use Examples: Before you go into your |
| | | | interview, think of situations that required |
| Do Your Research: Never walk into your | | | | you to step up and take control. Maybe it was |
| interview without researching the company and | | | | a angry customer who you had to deal with or |
| the position you are applying for. You are | | | | misguided group members you had to reign in . |
| most likely one of many applicants and if you | | | | Situations like these will show your ability |
| go to your interview without doing a little | | | | to work with others and confidently take |
| research you will not stand out as a eager | | | | control of situations. You can use these to |
| candidate. Employers want to see enthusiasm | | | | exemplify your strengths or to help answer |
| in their employees and this enthusiasm should | | | | questions about your past work experience. |
| be apparent from the very beginning. Before | | | | |
| you interview check out the companies | | | | Get a Good Nights Sleep: Be sure to rest up |
| website; Google the companies name, and | | | | the night before your interview so you are on |
| research the position for which you are | | | | your toes and look refreshed. The last |
| applying. | | | | impression you want to give a possible |
| | | | employers is that you are tired and over |
| Use Your Experience: It seems that | | | | worked. While this could mean you are a |
| experience is everything and in many cases | | | | diligent employee who sacrifices them self |
| that is true. Whether this is your first | | | | for their company, it can also mean you lack |
| major career move or you're just looking for | | | | the energy they expect in their employees. |
| a change, your experience will set you apart | | | | |