Preparing For a Job Interview - Minimize Job Interview Stress
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Dress for success. Do not wear sexy. Wear well groomed and clean. Matching shoes and purse. (if you are female) Look at what those working there are wearing. Dress somewhat accordingly but if they are wearing jeans, that is a bit too casual for an interview. Wear a nice pair of slacks. Female Stay away form flashy jewelry and dangling earrings. Minimal is best on jewelry. Make sure your footwear is up to date, not scuffed or over worn. Be sure your purse is clean inside and neat.
Male or female, what ever you do if you have tatoos cover them and do not wear piercings in your lips,nose or brow or more than one in your earlobes. Make sure your breath is fresh, but don't chew gum.Your nails should be clean and cut at a reasonable length. A female whould wear a very light non-emphasized polish. Don't wear more than one ring per hand! Easy does it on makeup, but wear some.
Explain that while you don't have an experienced work background, you are especially skilled in working with people, (and with fashion if its a clothing store) and as a college student your grades show that you are a quick study and intelligent as well as punctual and reliable.
Emphaize you enjoy the public, take orders well and follow directives as well as like being a team player. If you have other skills that are applicable to the job for which you are applying, emphasize those. Example: Being familiar with a cash register, credit card machine, sales and paper work.
Having played on a sports team (showing the team mentality). Show a sense of humor without sounding like you do nothing but joke or have a nervous laugh and chatter. One light area of wit will do during an interview. Be honest and flexible concerning work schedules. If they want you to work during a class that you can't alter, you need to say so, but if they want you to work on Friday night and it interferes with your social life, its better to alter the social life. Shake hands at the introduction and in closure and thank the person for the interview. Follow up with a quick thank you note to your interviewer for taking time in her/his busy schedule for you and state you look forward to further communication. This is a way of keeping you first and foremost in their memory and showing them that you are a proper and appreciative person.
Have in mind what are your weak points and strong points because usually you will be asked. Try to make those as average as possible. If your weak point is uncontrolled children screaming in the store then let your strong point be an ability to distract children from misbehavior. But be prepared to state how you do that. Never get away from basic honesty. That way you don't get caught unprepared.The best to you....I wish you success
How to Succeed at Your Job Interview
- As the old saying goes "first impressions last"...so make a good first impression
*dress in neat, respectful clothing (preferably long pants with a collared shirt and closed in shoes)
*make sure you are well groomed (clean hands and nails, tidy hair, aftershave/deodorant but not overboard)
*act confident but not cocky
*shake hands upon greeting
*be prepared (e.g. any supporting documentation you require; have it ready)
*memorise some positive words to describe yourself and your work ethic so when you are asked a question you have some words ready to go to build a sentence around (e.g. hard working, motivated, dedicated etc...whatever words describe you)
*be aware of your posture in the interview (e.g. don't slouch or sit too casually/laid back)
*be honest... - -Look the interviewer in the eyes
-Answer with straight to the point answers
-Remain confident
-Dress professional (at least slacks and a button up shirt)
-Research the company/store so you know it
-Have questions prepared should they ask you
-Be ready to answer the typical interview questions - TIPS:
1. Be honest
2. Be confident
3. Show what you got.
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