Job Interview Preparation!

You may never get a second chance to make a great first impression so dressing well for your interview is very important! How you present yourself is how recruiters first view you. Most employers expect you to wear formal attire at an interview. Most men are expected to wear dress shirts, dress pants and ties. You could tone down the formal with just a dress shirt and jeans or take it up a notch by wearing a full suit. There’s really no right or wrong, but once you have done your research, you will be more likely to know what will be more appropriate to wear for that specific interview. Most women prefer to wear pencil skirts (with or without stockings) preferably at the knees or below. To top it off, they throw on a nice blouse or formal top/shirt. Heels is another go to for women going for a job interview. It really adds to formal attire most employer are expecting. Finding out the appropriate attire for YOUR job interview can be tricky, but this professional attire stuff ...

Plan your journey ahead of time. It is almost mandatory for you to arrive at the job interview at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time. After you have done your research, decided what to wear and practiced for your upcoming interview... you should figure out how you'll be getting there. Planning your transportation is very important so you don't run late and don't run into any last minute problems with getting there. There are many ways to get to your job interview, whether you are driving there yourself or getting a ride with a friend or family member, which would probably be the most convenient. If getting a ride or driving is not an option for you, you can always take the bus. If you are taking the bus, be sure to check your route and the timings for the bus so you are at your bus stop before hand. If your job interview is close enough, and at a walking distance, you can also think about walking there. Although, that may not be your preferred option. A book b...

A great technique to be well prepared for an interview is running a practice interview beforehand. Maybe even a few times! Rehearsing prior to your interview is a good way to prep yourself so you are confident for the actual interview. Doing a trial run will help you get comfortable. Always be sure to go over your resume and know it well so you are not confused when being asked questions related to your resume at the interview. Prepare a set of questions you would like to ask at the interview as well. An interview isn’t just about the employer getting to know you and your qualifications but it is also a good opportunity for you to find the answers to your questions in regards to their expectations, their company and your work and training schedule. According to the  book,  Job Interview for Dummies, 4th Edition, by Joyce Laine Kennedy, you should “Practice your scenes until they feel right, until they feel spontaneous. Rehearsing gives you the power to become a confi...