Presentation
Presentation is everything. How you present yourself is one of the biggest factors in landing or losing a job in a job interview. Here are a few tips for presenting well.
1) Dress For It: Coming into an interview with sloppy clothing will speak volumes to the employer. It tells them that you are not taking the interview, and therefore the job or company seriously. Even if the workplace is a laid back environment, dress sharply to show that you care and are a professional. If they hire you and the dress code is lax, THEN dress down. But never for an interview. It's way better to be overdressed than underdressed. Be neatly groomed. Get a haircut if need be, and have a clean, sharp look. Yeah, I know that some of you with pierced nipples, pink hair, and tattoos on your forehead have been getting jobs too, but in general, this is a good idea. : )
2) Body Language: How you present yourself also includes body language. Try not to slouch or hunch. Generally the interviewer will offer a hand for a handshake. Make sure your grip is firm. Even something as minor as a handshake can shape the way an interview goes. A firm handshake shows that you are eager, responsive, and are confident in yourself and what you have to offer. Take a seat when it is offered or seems obvious. Sit up straight and sit square to the employer. Don't rock back and forth or sit on your hands. Just try and relax. Smiling is a good thing, and laugh at any jokes the employer throws at you. (That is unless you're one of those laughers that feels the need to snort. Please. Spare us.). Eye contact is huge. Try and keep eye contact for most of the time, but also make sure to pay attention (with your eyes) to what ever they may be showing you. Looking at the person shows that you are attentive and a good listener. I know it can be nerve racking for some to look at someone face to face and tell them about yourself, but it really is important to try and do this instead of looking away somewhere or staring down at your hands.
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