Manny's Blog Day - 10 Things to do at a job interview

 I have been thinking and for me it's a bit tough to come up with things to write on the blog and even though I only write once a week I still have some trouble coming up with something. I always have some type of list on my mind for just about anything so from now on Fridays are top ten lists. I'll make YouTube videos about them later :) Meanwhile  let's talk about things that can help you out on a job interview so here it is

10 things to do at a job interview.

1. You should always dress to impress: This means you should wear a button up shirt, dress pants, as well as dress shoes or your best attire for any job interview because this will show that you are interested in the job and will give an overall good vibe.
2. Always greet the interviewer with a smile and a firm handshake: Greeting a future employer with a smile and a firm handshake shows not only good manners but it also shows how confident you are. If you have a weak handshake and not a convincing smile this might give a hint that you are unsecure and not the right person for the job.
3. Always keep good eye contact: Keeping good eye contact is crucial in an interview because maintaining eye contact shows that you are interested on what the interviewer is saying and your interested in the job.
4. Have a resume ready at all times: Having a resume ready is good to have during an interview because that way you have something to show for when the interviewer asks for references and skills. It also shows that you are responsible and prepared.
5. Maintain a firm tome of voice when talking:  You want to keep a firm tone of voice when talking to an interviewer to once again show self confidence. You don't want to sound too quiet of end up like you were screaming in their face.
6. Answer all their questions promptly: You should answer all the questions in a timely manner. Answer them too fast and you  might give a bad impression, you should wait until they finish asking before you reply. Answer them too slow and they might think you lied and always ask if they have any other questions after the interview.
7. Always try to stay calm: In an interview always try to stay calm and try not to jitter. You don't want to seem like a nervous wreck at the time of your interview so stay calm and relax.
8. Use correct language and pronunciation:  A common mistake is using slang or mispronunciation  in an interview, this is very important because you always want to sound like you know what you are talking about and that you can properly communicate with others.
9. Be as professional as you can be: Try to be as professional as you can be in a job interview now this does not mean to completely change. Show your true personality but make sure you do it as professionally as possible.
10. Manners are always good: The most important rule is that don't forget you manners using words like; thank you, please, good morning, sorry, and excuse me can go a long way because this shows that you are courteous and it is less likely you will cause a pain in the ass as an employee. and do not forget to always say THANK YOU after each and every interview.

So next time you have an interview have these rules in mind and good luck
-Manny-