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hi my blog friends. i wasn’t going to post again until tuesday but then i remembered i haven’t finished out this series. i started writing this fourth post last week but did not get around to finalizing it. so, once the little man went down for his nap today, i decided to sneak on and finally hit publish. enjoy!

all about the interview. you sent in your resume. you got the call. you are set…or are you?

let’s review how to get ready for an interview and how to present yourself in an interview. i was so lucky in high school to have had a teacher who took me under her wing and literally drilled me through and through on presentation and being professional. i am now passing on her advice to you, advice that has worked for me for almost the last 10 years without fail. funny story, she still critiques me on things when i visit her, even though i’m not longer a student. “stand up straight, enunciate your words, is that really how your wearing your hair now days? laundry day today?” are all things i’ve heard from her. i love it though because it keeps me in check, helps remind me to stop being so lazy & to me that is a true friend. someone who will say it like it is, and who expects the best from you 100% of the time. there is no excuse to let yourself go. well, unless your on a hospital bed or in a third world country, but back to the interview process.

once you know your interview time, it’s time to get ready. i like to create a file folder for my interviews. a labeled folder that contains any notes, directions, etc. as well as a couple extra pristine copy of my resume. yes, a lot of companies will just ask for you to fill out their standard application, but you still should give them your resume and always take an extra copy with you to the interview. i know they already “should” have a copy, but it doesn’t hurt to bring another.

arrive on time for your interview! better yet, arrive five to ten minutes early. the only reason you should ever be late is if you are in the hospital, literally! be on time!

have your cell phone turned off and your smile turned on. be ubber to nice to anyone and everyone in the office. be patient. you may have to wait thirty minutes for your interview but, who cares. remember it’s all about the company, not about you. if you are asked to fill out any paperwork while you wait, fill it out completely. every questions, every line, every everything. fill it out 100% in LEGIBLE handwriting. even if you don’t feel it is relevant. oh, and come prepared with all phone numbers and address’s for your past jobs and references. of course, if you have your resume with you, these should be right there. easy peasy. that reminds me, if you are asked to fill out the application and a lot of the application is a repeat of your resume, still fill it out. copy it over. don’t be snarky and simply say “see attached resume”. that’s just plain lazy. there is a reason they probably need both. take the time.

now, let’s stop here, and discuss what you should be wearing to this interview. how you should be presenting yourself.

guys: slacks, polished shoes, socks that match your slacks (don’t even think about white socks), a button up shirt and tie! no excuse. please make it an ironed shirt and slacks. do not go heavy on the cologne. make sure your hair is cut appropriately & styled, and you are clean shaven. if you have earrings or tattoo’s, cover them up. if you have any non natural colors in your hair (green, blue, etc.) dye it back to a natural color. don’t wear any accessories other than a watch and a wedding band if you are married.

now the girls (don’t hate me too much): close toed heels, a skirt that hits just above or below the knee, and a professional blouse/button up shirt, or a suit jacket with a suitable tank or top underneath. minimal classy jewelry. do your make-up and your hair the best you can – but keep it light! do not wear too much perfume or lotion. oh, and please keep your cleavage covered! also, take out any additional earrings beyond one set, cover any tattoo’s and make sure your hair is a color that you could actually be born with.

make sure your nails are manicured as well, (either have them done or do them yourself) and keep the color clear or a pinky shade. you will note i said to wear a skirt. i’m dead serious about this. study after study shows that women are taken more seriously in a skirt/suit jacket combo than in pants. you may be thinking what about the women rights movement? or that sounds sexist. i don’t care. wear a skirt, but notice i said one that hits your knee or is just below your knee. this is not the time to be showing too much skin anywhere. period.

now you’re thinking, but i’m only applying at… (insert name of company). they don’t dress like that all the time or at all. why should i dress like that for my interview? my thought is, any interview worth your time is worth getting 100% ready for and showing your absolutely best side. unless, they specifically ask you to wear something different, go with the above guidelines. i don’t care if you are applying at mcdonald’s, be professional and dress like a professional.

when you arrive for your interview, go prepared and expecting to get the job. if you think you aren’t going to get the job, then why even apply? have confidence in yourself and your skills. when you are asked into the office do the following:

introduce yourself with a firm handshake, none of that weakling pretty girl handshake or limp soggy handshakes. assert yourself and introduce yourself along with the handshake.
look people in the eye. you don’t have to stare them down, but make eye contact.
don’t fidget. when i get antsy i play with my earring backs, click a pen if i am holding one or continuously put my hair behind my ear. know what you do when you are antsy so you can prevent it.
sit on the edge of your chair. sit up straight. for girls, sit with your ankles cross and tucked to the side. guys, cross your ankles in front of you. DO NOT lounge in the chair or slouch. it gives off the vibe you don’t care.
answers questions with a yes or no. do not answer with “yeah” or “uh…” or “nope”.
work on not saying “um, uh huh, & well” or any other filler words. if you need a moment to think, simply take a breath and pause or restate the question. you will sound so much more intellectual.
focus on the positive.
be ready to talk about your experience, but don’t just say i’m good at organization. give examples and actual instances where your organization helped a past company and was a benefit. companies are more concerned about results and action than anything.
be ready to answer typical job related questions. “why did you leave your last job?”, “what is your greatest strength/weakness?”, “why are you the best fit for the job/our company?”…you know the questions. you’ve been asked them all before.
do not discuss personal details about your life but if you must do so, do it with serious contemplation. if companies are equal opportunity they cannot ask you personal questions any way so this shouldn’t be too big a deal. just don’t say something like “well i left my last job because i have tons of health issues and they wouldn’t work with me.” or “well, i have 8 kids and i was constantly missing work when they were sick.” you get the idea. just say something like the last job wasn’t the best match for you and your scheduling needs, or you are looking for something closer to home, etc.
have questions ready. questions that show your interest in the company. that show you’ve done your research or know the field.
lastly, smile, look like you are having fun, answer questions concisely & show personality. remember the person on the other side of the desk is a human just like you.
then at the end of the interview thank them for their time.

that’s it. coming up next in this series, what to do after the interview and how to give that extra 110% during the whole process. so check back soon!

ps. just saw this while searching for a pic for my post. see, even usa today agrees with me! 🙂

These were taken from USA Today. They are the top five mistakes applicants make:

1. To have little or no knowledge of the company or organization that you are interviewing with.
2. To be unprepared to discuss career plans.
3. To have limited enthusiasm.
4. To have a lack of eye contact with the interviewer.
5. To be unprepared to discuss your skills and experience. Make sure to SHOW your experience through examples.

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all right, we’ve covered submitting your resume to companies, but now what?

even after you’ve submitted your resumes, now is not the time to be sitting around watching reruns of law & order or a marathon of keeping up with the kardashians in your pajama’s until three in the afternoon while downing a ben & jerry’s waiting for a call. get your hinny up, get ready, and get networking.

go out to lunch with your friends, drive around town, visit your favorite stores or companies. talk to people in your church and neighborhood. email old teachers. let everyone and anyone know, you are on the job hunt, but make sure to do this in a positive way. for example don’t moan and lament over your lost job and how horrible the company was/is and how you can’t believe you got fired, laid off, how awful your old boss was, etc. keep it positive. simply let people know you are looking for a new job. enough said. no one wants to refer a whinny person and no one in a hiring position wants to hear how horrible your last job was, whether it truly was horrible or not.

basically, stay active & stay busy. you never know when an opportunity will present itself and i promise you, it won’t come while lounging around your house or when you look like you just rolled out of bed. i’m just saying.

here are a few other things to do while you wait for a call:

1. update your voice mail message. make it professional. nothing immature or sassy. you should sound like you’re being you’re own secretary. trust me.

2. if you are one of those people who’s phone plays a song instead of ringing, make sure it’s an appropriate song. better yet, switch back to a basic ring tone.

3. carry your phone with you at all times, be available & be in a good mood when you answer. your mood does carry over in the conversation.

4. make a list of the companies you’ve applied at. be familiar with them. that way when they call you know what who they are. please don’t be one of those people who say “wait, what does your company do again?” or “what is this position for?”. um, hello, you are the one who applied for the job?! are you not? be organized!

5. do anything and everything you can to stay on top of your game. go to the gym, take a computer class if your skills need brushing up, check out books from the library on the field you are interested in. yes, i understand you’ve been working an 8-5 job and now that you are no longer employed it may be nice to sleep in and do nothing all day, but seriously, that should last no more than 48 hours if you are serious about finding another job.
6. get yourself ready for interviewing. clear your schedule. whiten your teeth. exercise. run through potential interview questions with a friend, spouse, or family member. work on taking the words um, yeah, and well, out of your vocab! pronto! more on this when i post about the actual interview.

7. when you get the call, as stated earlier, be happy on the phone. be professional. talk clearly and slowly. be ready with a pen and paper to write down any information give over the phone. answer with “hi this is (insert your name here).”
8. when asked when you are available to interview ask what times they are doing interviews and take the soonest one possible. DO NOT ask if there are other times that might work better with your schedule if for some reason you can’t do one of the times they are offering. nothing is more annoying, i promise. rearrange your schedule, it’s that simple. from the hiring point of view if you really want the job, you’ll do anything to make it to one of their interview times offered, no matter what time it may be. i cringed whenever i had someone give me an excuse and ask if there were other times that were better for their schedule. in my mind it read “not that interested” and i moved them to the bottom of the pile. get out of the “it’s all about you mentality”. companies don’t care what appointments you have, what errands you have to run, etc. be flexible. period.
9. last, make sure to write down all directions, names, dates, and times correctly. then when you are off the phone, google map where you are traveling to. don’t just wing it. in this day and age there is no excuse not to know where you are going. for heaven’s sake our phone’s even have gps now!

all right i think that covers everything up to the actual interview. up next, what to wear to an interview, how to act in an interview, and how to follow up on an interview. thanks for reading!

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so you find yourself needing a job? you are a mom entering the workplace after a ten year break, you are a sixteen year old wanting some extra cash, you are a recent college graduate possibly getting a job for the first time, you are simply someone who needs a job to pay rent.

here’s what you need to do first:

1. type up your resume.
2. proof read, proof read, & proof read your resume some more. have your friends look it over. your mom. your aunt. an old college professor. have everyone and anyone take a look at it who’s willing.
3. if they tell you it’s perfect as it is the first time they read it…they are liars. check out a book on writing a resume, research resume’s online, etc. until you have tweaked your resume so much you can’t even stand to look at it anymore. then show it to people again. your resume is crucial.
4. use buzz words in your resume. make yourself sound good but do it in a concise, neat, to the point manner.
5. go ahead and put awards and accomplishments on your resume, but please don’t put “was a laurel advisor in my ward” or “took first place at a competition back when i was nine” as the employer i’m thinking “a what?” that all means nothing to most employers. instead for the first one write something like “served in a church organization for a year. assisted in planning and implementing five different services projects.” or something along those lines. make it professional and relatable. don’t assume someone will know what you are talking about. get familiar with the “lingo” used in resumes and in the work place. i don’t care if you are 14 or 44, know what you are talking about.
6. print your resume on the next step up from printer paper. do not just use whatever printer paper you have lying around. print it on a tan, off white, or other neutral color. something that is professional but will stand out. above all though – keep it simple and keep it to a page, any longer and it gets boring. also, please don’t use more than 2 fonts on your resume and make sure to use ridiculously easy fonts to read!!! none of the cursive, swirly, cutesy fonts please.
7. if possible deliver your resume by hand and make sure it is in pristine condition. oh, and don’t you dare deliver it by hand in flip flops, jeans, and a t-shirt. be dressed up. look as though you could start working that very minute.
8. if it must be emailed or faxed, call the company if a phone number is available to ensure they have received it later that day. be polite and ubber friendly on the phone. remember any names. the secretaries and receptionists will become your best friends! they are your “golden ticket” nine times out of ten.
9. apply to everything and anything that peaks your interest whether you are qualified or not. you never know unless you apply. please keep track of where you send your resume though – nothing is more irritating than calling someone and they don’t even remember they sent you a resume. i mean, come on! how hard is it to keep a small notebook with you that has the names of all the business’s you’ve applied to?
10. speaking of a notebook. carry one with you. have a pen and paper handy at all times so when you get a call in regards to your resume, you are ready. you are on the ball. i promise you this comes across on the phone.
11. lastly, i know you may want to get super clever or creative with your resume, but unless you know what you are doing – don’t. again, keep it simple, clean, and concise. period.

well that’s enough to get you started. up next, what to do so you are ready when you get the call. will post that part either later today or tonight. happy wednesday everyone!