| You want the job, but there are 30 candidates | | | | When you go for an interview, be sure you |
| competing with you. How do you ensure that | | | | know who is going to interview you. If you |
| you are ahead of the pack? Sometimes, it all | | | | are interviewed by more than one person, pay |
| boils down to the very crux moment: | | | | attention when you are introduced to the next |
| Interview. Presenting yourself well in an | | | | individual, and don't forget their name. |
| interview can boost your chances of getting a | | | | Nothing is more embarrassing than forgetting |
| job. | | | | the name of the person to whom you are |
| | | | talking and of course it will reduce your |
| Here are some important things to note: | | | | chances of getting the job. If you missed out |
| | | | the name during introduction, don't be shy, |
| Know about the company's culture. It can make | | | | just ask the interviewer to repeat the name |
| a decision whether to go casual or | | | | again. |
| conservative and you may decide to go with | | | | |
| colored paper for your resume to attract more | | | | Get to your interview early, find the |
| attention. For example, if you are going for | | | | building and check in. If you are going to |
| a creative job in an advertising agency and | | | | drive or take the train, get directions to |
| knowing that the company emphasizes on | | | | the location and carry a printed copy for |
| creativity, you may want to be a little | | | | reference just in case you are lost (Don't be |
| creative in your resume to display your | | | | surprise, it's a corporate jungle). Plan to |
| skills. Use good quality paper and envelopes. | | | | get there 10-20 minutes early so that you can |
| | | | compose yourself for the interview. |
| Remember to proofread your resume for | | | | |
| grammar, spelling and punctuation. Make sure | | | | This is usually the touchiest moment in an |
| your resume copies are clear and clean. | | | | interview: Salary. When negotiating salary |
| Don't print a resume for every job. Each | | | | for your new job, do not damage your |
| should look like an original. | | | | relationship with the company or the boss. |
| | | | Be realistic. Do not ask for more than you |
| Look professional for the interview, men | | | | know a company can give. Of course, do not |
| should wear a solid color, professional suit | | | | ask for lower than what you would expect. The |
| with a white long-sleeved shirt and | | | | best way to do it is to ask for a salary that |
| conservative tie (no sports team logo or | | | | is of the market rate. If you think that you |
| cartoon characters). Wear dark socks and | | | | are worth it, you can ask for 10%-15% more |
| dress shoes and stay away from jewelries like | | | | than the market rate. |
| earrings. Get a near haircut and be sure | | | | |
| your facial hair and nails are neatly | | | | In short: know the company, know yourself, be |
| trimmed. | | | | confident and you will definitely get your |
| | | | dream job. |