Two Weeks to Go; Any Jobs in Sight?
Melissa Peace
Issue date: 5/2/07 Section: News
Next, be on time and dress appropriately. You only get one chance to make a first impression, and no one wants to hire someone who couldn't make enough of an effort to change out of their grungy, old, Mount Saint Vincent sweatshirt.
Also, the website points out that while you should seem interested and ask questions, be sure to not talk too much. "One common mistake candidates make when interviewing is talking too much. It is important to listen to the question asked and answer that question. Keep your answers to two to three minutes at the most. When you limit your time, you tend to stay more focused. It is very easy to stray off the subject and ramble about things irrelevant to the job if your answer is too long."
For more on the Don't side of an interview, be sure to not overuse some common "verbal ticks" such as the words, "like," "um," or the power-combo, "um, like…you know." Speak professionally and with confidence. Try to remember back to your freshman speech class. Some of the stuff you learned there actually has some real-world relevance!
There are also some little things to think about when going to a job interview, such as eye contact. "Eye contact shows your confidence, but it may happen that it creates a negative effect also. Avoid eye contact and you will seem shifty, untruthful, or disinterested. If you sometimes have trouble with eye-contact balance, work this issue out ahead of time in an interview practice session with a friend."
So to sum up, start looking for a job as soon as possible, research the company you are applying to, dress to impress, and speak with confidence. You're a college grad, you are qualified and deserving of a great and meaningful career!
For more information on interviewing skills, check out Interviewtips.org and be on your way to receiving that weekly check and ticket to freedom!
Also, the website points out that while you should seem interested and ask questions, be sure to not talk too much. "One common mistake candidates make when interviewing is talking too much. It is important to listen to the question asked and answer that question. Keep your answers to two to three minutes at the most. When you limit your time, you tend to stay more focused. It is very easy to stray off the subject and ramble about things irrelevant to the job if your answer is too long."
For more on the Don't side of an interview, be sure to not overuse some common "verbal ticks" such as the words, "like," "um," or the power-combo, "um, like…you know." Speak professionally and with confidence. Try to remember back to your freshman speech class. Some of the stuff you learned there actually has some real-world relevance!
There are also some little things to think about when going to a job interview, such as eye contact. "Eye contact shows your confidence, but it may happen that it creates a negative effect also. Avoid eye contact and you will seem shifty, untruthful, or disinterested. If you sometimes have trouble with eye-contact balance, work this issue out ahead of time in an interview practice session with a friend."
So to sum up, start looking for a job as soon as possible, research the company you are applying to, dress to impress, and speak with confidence. You're a college grad, you are qualified and deserving of a great and meaningful career!
For more information on interviewing skills, check out Interviewtips.org and be on your way to receiving that weekly check and ticket to freedom!
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