Ten Plus One Ideas That Just Might Get You Hired
lthough it's been said this. Each will demonstrate
that "You can't judge a positive things about you to the
book by its cover," it interviewer.
happens all the time. In business
as well as in life in general we 1. Arrive for your interview at
are always judging and being least ten minutes early. You show
judged. That all important first that you are interested and have
impression is lasting. manners enough NOT to keep the
interviewer waiting.
It's been statistically proven
that people make judgments about 2. If you are sitting when the
others in the first 30 seconds to interviewer arrives, stand up
one minute of meeting them. when they come in. Introduce
Therefore, job seekers have only yourself and give a firm
a short time to make that handshake. Again, this speaks to
impression a positive one. business etiquette and
interpersonal skills.
Everyone knows they should be
clean, neat and polished 3. Prior to the interview, make
"looking" when they walk in the sure you have scoped out the
door for the interview. That's business. How? Research them
only part of the preparation online and discreetly stop
though. by/drive by to gauge how people
interact; what they are wearing,
When seeking employment, there is etc.
something you can do to make
yourself memorable to the 4. Be polite to everyone you
interviewer. Improve your meet. Leave the receptionist with
interview skills. Following are as good impression of you as any
ten (plus one) easy ways to do other VIP! This shows that you
consider everyone important. seeking other employment, it's
fair to say you want to expand
5. Have questions for the your horizons or opportunities.
interviewer and make sure you've Perhaps such opportunities are
listed them ahead of time. This not available in your job. If you
shows you've given some thought badmouth your boss, it will make
to the position and have some the potential employer question
idea of what the business is your professionalism and loyalty
about. and make them wonder how you
would talk about people if you
6. Be able to discuss what you were hired.
are "all about" in a two minute
speech. Practice and memorize it 10. After the interview, send a
ahead of time. You will almost thank you note. In it you'll
always hear: ‘Tell me about thank the interviewer for taking
yourself." This way you can be time to see you and you'll
ready to respond. indicate that you are very
interested in the position.
7. Bring at least two fresh
copies of your resume. (Use good PLUS ONE: Ask for the job! So
stock resume paper and not the often people leave interviews and
paper you use every day.) never express their interest.
That's a mistake. When you don't
8. Make sure your resume reflects ask for the job what message do
you. Don't make up things to make you send the interviewer?
yourself look good-you will be
found out. By using these suggestions,
9. If you are now employed, do you'll make a great impression on
not badmouth your current the interviewer. As a result,
employer. When asked why you are you'll be the "book" that that is
read beyond just the cover!
About the Author:
Pamela Tyree Griffin has over twenty years of management and training experience She is a published writer, facilitator. She speaks on the subject of creativity. She believes learning need not be painful to be successful. Her portal to all things creative, Pamela Writes For You & More!,can be reached here: http://members.tripod.com/pamela_writes
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