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Comment by Ernie Kasprowicz on November 15, 2013 at 4:47pm

Sound advice.  Obtaining employment takes preparation, which includes the interview.

Comment by David L Hoier on November 11, 2013 at 3:00pm

Very sage advice, sometimes the easiest is overlooked.

 

Comment by Craig Lockerd on November 6, 2013 at 11:41am

1. Dress for the interview like you can afford to buy what you will be selling.
2. Don’t overdue cologne or perfume.
3. Be neatly pressed, shoes shined, nails nice ,clean appearance.
4. If you smoke make sure breath and clothes don’t smell of smoke prior to interview.
5. Body language is critical, control your body in such a way that lets the person know that’s interviewing that you’re interested lean forward when you or the interviewer speaks.
6. Eye contact ALL THE TIME!!!!!!! Turn off your cell phone!
7. Get rid of ummms and ahhs…practice prior to your interview.
8. Tell them what’s in it for them when they hire you.
9. Do NOT ask about time off, pay, vacation etc. during interview, there is a time for that but this isn’t that time.
10. Time all your experiences together and how what you have done in the past will be an advantage for you in this position.
11. Slow down, think about your answer…be real and honest.
12. Zero negatives…”My last boss was a moron” etc
13. Firm handshake, and make sure you say their name several times during the interview.
14. Ask them what it is they are looking for, what is their perfect hire…..and bang, that’s you!
15. When the interview is coming to a close, ask for the job, close them….’So based on everything I’ve heard this is where I want to work, when may I start?
16.  And shut up!
17. They try and put you off, “we have others to speak to etc., you come back with, “that’s fine but by then I may no longer be available, what would be stopping you for hiring me right now?
18. Get creative based on their reply….Sir, Miss ,give me a shot, bring me in at less money than you offer anyone else, extend my hours, give me the worse tasks you have and let me prove myself to you and a very brief period of time….”Now, when can I start?”
19. And Shut up
20. They still put you off you follow up that day with email, next day phone call, next day text, stay in the front part of their brain and on top of the stack of resumes.
21. This doesn’t sound like who you are…..then get used to a JOB…Just over broke job, the rest of your life ,remember, the further you are away from your so called comfort zone the closer you are to a real career and real money!