Interviewing 101 Tips On Landing that new Job

After you’ve searched the earth high and low , online, offline in the news paper and in the yellow pages for a job when you finally nail down that interview you don’t want to blow it by reflecting your self in the wrong light.
Here at Urbancandyshop we thought we’d cover some interviewing basics that should help you not only look good doing the interview but also maybe even get you the job and that’s the main goal isn’t it?.

Personal hygiene

I know none of us are in grade school anymore and by now we should all know proper personal hygiene, but just incase some of you missed it be sure to shower before your interview, be sure your finger nails are clipped to a proper length and clean, be sure to brush floss and rinse nobody likes to be face to face with bad breath and you dont want that to be the only thing t the employer remembers you for when you step out that office. ( dont wear cologne) or Perfume’ it may be a distraction to your interviewer, the fresh scent of deoderant or soap should do for the ocassion.

Be On Time!

I cant stress this enough, being punctual to the interview says alot to the employer about what kind of employee you will be in the long run. If something comes up and you cant make it to the interview on time it’s best that you call and request that the interview be rescheduled.

The introduction:

When your invited in to the office for your interview wait to be seated. dont just jump into  the first available seat! wait until your offered a seat or ask politely (May I have a seat)  it may seem stupid but this shows that you how to listen and take directions. No matter how high up on the ladder you are in your career field or workplace you still have to be good at taking some type of direction.

The handshake:

Be sure your handshake is solid and firm when you introduce yourself,  your hand shake is a show of confidence and character the employer may mistake a weak handshake for  personal weakness, you want to exude power and confidence so keep those handshakes solid and firm to let them know you mean business and your ready to take control.

Dress to Impress

Dressing for your interview may get kind of confusing so let me break it down to you as simple as possible. You don’t want to under dress and you don’t want to overdress for your interview…… For example if your interviewing at a department store and every one wears polo’s and khakis,  then you don’t want to show up in jeans and a T shirt and you also don’t want to show up in a suit and tie. You want to dress just a step above whats going on in the workplace. So if employees are wearing khakis and polo’s you’ll want to wear maybe some  slacks and a sweater or a nice button down dress shirt with no tie and some nice casual shoes.( no tennis shoes please!!) if its the occasion your in a more professional enviroment where employees are wearing slacks and dress shirts then dont be afraid to step above and beyond and reach for a tie or even a  blazer.

Body Language

Dont slouch in your seat use good posture, be sure to make eye contact with every question asked looking someone in the eyes conveys trust and nobody wants to hire someone they feel like they cant trust. Address your interviewer by his or hers last name when you respond but dont over do it this should be used in moderation and helps to establish rapport with the employer.

shy away from bad mouthing and don’t lie!

Many times in an interview we are asked about a past employer or why you may have left your last position.  first and foremost if you were fire please be honest about it.  Don’t be afraid to explain why you were fired and what you may have learned from that experience to make you a better employee in the long run. When asked about past working enviroments do your best not to badmouth your previous boss or company this is just messy and portrays you in a bad light, If you cant say anything positive or constructive about your past place of employment then don’t say anything at all. Do not paint ugly pictures of people when they are not around you don’t want your interviewer wondering what you say about them when they aren’t around to defend themselves too.

You can never thank enough

Before you leave dont forget to say thank you , be sure to thank the interviewer for his or her time and let them know you value the importance of there time. Thank them upon your introduction, midway if the opportunity permits and at the end of the interview. The last thankyou you will want to consider is a formal thank you, When the interview is over and your at home waiting for that call back. be sure to write a brief thank you letter  sending a thank you letter by snail mail may set you apart from all other candidates and may be the action that prompts them to call you back for a 2nd interview or maybe even get you hired. So please don’t over look this small detail.

Chin up back straight and walk with confidence! keep these basic interview elements in mind speak clearly and come prepared, you should have no problem winning your interviewer over and leaving a mark of professionalism when you leave that day. Good luck and remember your first impression is the most important, don’t leave with your employer thinking about how bad your breath was, or how wrinkled your jeans and T shirt was when you walked in.

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How to tie a tie.  Just in case the occasion calls for it and you need to know how to tie a tie.. I included this helpful Video. GOOD LUCK!

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