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What should I wear? Check out our special artical for tips on appropriate interview attire. I am really nervous. What should I do? Being nervous is normal and understandable. However, you must remind yourself that you have thoroughly prepared and are ready for the interview. Preparation is your greatest aid in preventing and dealing with any issues of nervousness. How can I practice for an interview? To become comfortable and confident you must practice interviewing. Practice and repetition will build the familiarity, mastery and confidence that will enable you to succeed in job interviews. There are many ways to use practice interviews to improve your performance: Enlist the aid of friends, family and classmates to conduct mock interviews of you. Get together with your friends at school and take turns interviewing and being interviewed. Treat both practice roles seriously – playing the role of the interviewer will give you valuable insights into how interviewers...

Common Mistakes Made After the Interview FAILING TO WRITE A THANK YOU NOTE WITHIN 24 HOURS Always send a personalized thank-you note to each person who interviews you with within one working day following the interview. For taking time to interview you, each person who spoke with you deserves your sincere gratitude. Additionally, such correspondence will put your name in front of them yet one more time, making you more memorable and such behavior demonstrates your appreciation and professional courtesy. Please write a thank you letter. FAILING TO FOLLOW UP Many people believe their efforts have concluded the moment they leave the interview. The truth is, the work has in some ways just begun. It is best to place a follow-up telephone call within four to seven days after you send your thank-you note. Doing so will give the interviewer a chance to ask follow-up questions and for you to again demonstrate your interest and enthusiasm concerning the position.

Common Mistakes Made During the Interview LACKING SMART, POLISHED ANSWERS TO COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Some interview questions are meant to make you think and to struggle, but if you struggle to answer, “Why are you interviewing here?” the company recruiter will think you are unprepared, disorganized, or not truly interested in the job. Ensure you are prepared by reviewing and preparing your answers in our online question bank. CONVEYING A BAD OR NEGATIVE ATTITUDE Interviewers will value you in large part for your skills, but they also care whether you will be a person their staff will want to work with. Negative, aggressive, caustic, droll, overbearing or overly opinionated attitudes do not make for a good work environment and, if demonstrated during a job interview, will often eliminate you from consideration. Make sure you get noticed for the  right reasons. SEEMING INCOHERENT OR UNFOCUSED Failing to stay focused on the interview as it progresses, expressing uns...

Common Mistakes Made Before the Interview ARRIVING LATE TO AN INTERVIEW Whether by 1 minute, 5 minutes or 10, arriving late for an interview is an irresponsible and proven way not to be hired. While waiting for a late candidate, an interviewer wonders, “If given the job, will this person show up to work late?” or “Is this job opportunity not important to this candidate?” Regardless, a tardy arrival is usually enough to prevent you from being hired, no matter how impressive your prior experience or academic credentials. It is also important to remember that potential employers don’t care what the excuse or reason is for your late arrival. Arrive on time for your interview so the person or people interviewing you can determine your potential value to the organization unbiased by any tardiness issues. PRESENTING A POOR APPEARANCE AT THE INTERVIEW People often judge other people based at least in part on their appearance. By dressing in a way that suggests to others tha...

What should I wear to an interview? Dress for the job you want and not the job you have. On one hand, do not dress too casually, and on the other, do not dress too formally for the interview. Also, be sure not to wear uncomfortable clothes or shoes, since discomfort often makes a person seem ill-at-ease. Making a good first impression can greatly increase your chances of success: Men should wear a clean, well-pressed conservative suit and tie. Women should wear a clean, well-pressed conservative skirt suit. Unless you are applying for a very creative position, keep it simple: a dark suit, solid color shirt, dark socks, dark shoes, a dark belt and a conservative tie (if appropriate – and it usually is). You may wonder, “If my goal is to get noticed and to be memorable, why should I dress neutrally or conservatively?” Unless it’s a very informal company, your interviewer will most likely be distracted or concerned if you deviate from conservative business attire. Remember,...

How do I determine what is appropriate to wear? If you have no idea what to wear to a particular interview, ask your friends or your employment placement counselor. If you are still unsure, do some pre-interview reconnoitering. Visit the company prior to your interview to see what the employees walking into the building are wearing. (This will also ensure that you know where the company is located and how long it will take you to get there). If all else fails, Ask a Global Expert. What else matters concerning my appearance? Dressing for success starts the morning of your interview and entails much more than donning a nice suit. Proper grooming and accessories are equally important for success.

Dressing for success requires understanding why your appearance matters and then using that information to best market yourself as a candidate.  As part 4 of our 4 part guide we will publish how to be prepared for that important interview. Grooming Make sure your general appearance is neat and clean. Make sure your hair is neatly combed and you have shaved. If you have a beard, make sure it is well kept. If you wear makeup, keep it conservative. Make sure you brush your teeth. The easiest way to cut an interview short is bad breath. Make sure an interviewer cannot smell your last meal or your last cigarette. No alcohol. Without a doubt, you will be eliminated if interviewer smells alcohol on your breath. Avoid excessive perfume, cologne or shaving lotion or strong body odor. Keep any jewelry modest. Dangling sparkly earrings or a bulbous, shiny watch will distract the interviewer from what you are saying. Accessories Be careful what you bring to an interview. A dis...