What's the best way to make a good impression at a job interview?

Please help...what's the best way to make a good impression at a job interview?

  • i have a job interview coming up tomorrow and i REALLLY want/need to get the job....it's for a customer service rep.....it pays $11/hr and i really need the job...how can i make sure i get hired? thanks....

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    Stop and think about what you would like to see if you were conducting the interview. First of all, arrive on time -- in fact, a few minutes early. Dress conservatively. Wear something you would wear to church. No exposed body piercings other than ears. No purple hair. DO NOT CHEW GUM. If you are a smoker, don't smoke after your morning shower and be sure you brush your teeth. Many employers are hesitant to hire smokers because they are inclined to take too many breaks. Don't wear too much jewelry. Don't wear too much perfume. Look at the interviewer when you are speaking. Make eye contact, but don't stare. When you enter the room, introduce yourself and offer to shake hands. Relax -- interviews can be as stressful for the interviewer as for the candidate. Good luck!

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Dress appropriately, no low cut shirts or dark makeup. No flip flops. Common sense. Introduce yourself. Explain why you think you would be a great candidate for the position. What you could give to the company. Stay positive. Never look bored, and never look like you don't know the answer to a question asked - unless you're really clueless in which case honesty is the best policy. Smile. And at the end, thank the interviewer. Ask when they will be going over applications/resumes and interviews, and when you should be expecting a call.

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Be on time and smart. Know your resume and be prepared to answer questions about it. Prepare examples of situations where you have provided a great customer experience. Finally, find out about the company. Good luck!

jinty

don't wear alot of makeup (like you're going to a club) don't dress like you're going to a club either. Wear something work appropriate. Make sure you don't studder, speak up and smile! Answer questions honestly but don't give answers that make you sound like a bad choice ie; Why did you leave your last job? well Me and my boss didn't get along. that is a red flag to employers! When it's time to ask questions ask them anything you find pertinant such as when do they want someone to start working? if you ask this you can answer that you are willing to start as soon as they need you! Employers like to hear a go getter, someone willing to go the extra mile. Other than that hope your resume is put together nicely and best of luck to you!

Missfifilopez

Ive recently been to a job interview and i was successful in getting the job so here is how i coped with it =] Wear smart clothes, black pants and a smart top. Keep your hair away from your face. Wear makeup but not too much. Keep smiling and present yourself as a happy/bubbly person. After the interview give the interviewer a firm handshake. Dont forget that the interviewer is an actual person, so try your best to connect with them. Go into the room pretending you have already got the job, be confident, and they will love you =] good luck! xxx

Sophie D

Be confident friendly and polite.

Amy H

full confidence

RAO TEJPAL

Eat a good breakfast or lunch prior to the inteview. If you tend to be nervous try to relax and remember just to put your best foot forward. It helps if you wear decent, clean, and ironed clothes. Good personal grooming is essential, and any body piercings should be, well, not displayed (tongue, naval, nose, cheek, etc). Don't wear any more than one earring in each ear (even if you have 8 holes) Same for tatoos...no employer really wants to see or cares to see 'tramp stamps'. Be alert, well groomed, articulate and appear interested and eager to get the job. Make the impression you are very trainable and willing to learn. When asked questions, respond but don't try to bulls__t your way thru it. If you don't know something, just say "I don't know" (and not "IDK" or other chatspeak). Be honest and straightforward. Other than that, good luck.

quantumrift

Where that shirt in your picture! Wow. Seriously, as a hiring manager, tell them why you want the job, how it fits into your long term career expectations, what do you bring to the job, how do you expected to develop professional, i.e. skills acquired, managing issues, how these will make you ready for where you want to be in five years. Also, if you are interviewing with me, wear the shirt, if it is a lady it is better to dress a little frumpy, alot of overly serious managers would veiw a gal dressing too sexy as a distraction to co-workers so maybe my best advice on that is dress nice, unless its me, then a little or a lot sexy will be fine.

ridernc

Confidence is #1 on the list, most emplyers are looking for. Be yourself(do not fake smiles).

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