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