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