5 Tips To Ace Any Job Interview
June 4, 2011 | 
Author Article by Marquis Codjia
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Maintaining a blog is akin to filling one’s own diary because it’s meant not only to share insights on important, often odd, ramblings about one’s existence but it also serves as a reservoir for little secrets. And I decided today to share with you a little secret about how to surpass the inestimable prospect of a job interview and by the same token vastly increase your chances of landing your dream job.
Tips I’m offering here are ones I’ve devised, experienced and used fruitfully in my own (ongoing) career so far. Most of the material in this article comes from personal practice and observations in the job market, the field of psychology, and the political sphere.
Strange mix, isn’t it?
Not so strange if you realize that most of us living in modern megalopolises have to satisfy basic physiological needs (e.g.: eating), make daily choices that will impact the rest of our lives and participate, willingly or involuntarily, in the affairs of the community in which we live.
Stated differently, we need to work, make personal decisions and elect government officials.
Without a doubt, I’ve learned over the years that, due to the very nature of their job, politicians are both the best job applicants and interviewers.
Makes sense? Not yet. Ok, let me elaborate a tad. Elected officials are customarily “interviewed” by their constituents (via the media) in public settings. Put in context, that’s an incredible amount of pressure for someone to answer queries before an entire populace. A good illustration is the large number of debates that US presidential hopefuls have to “endure” at the party level and on national stage.
Think, for instance, about your local senatorial election or US Congress confirmation hearings for Cabinet appointees. Or that time when you had to field questions in front of your team or family members.
Regular citizens, in contrast, often go to one-on-one interviews in private settings. Even senior roles may require a group interview (board of directors) but not a larger jury.
Politicians thus have become adept at interviews and maintain a high level of quality in their discourse. Consequently, they must have the support of a competent entourage, and this explains their qualitative exigencies when it comes to hiring staff.
I call “R-E-A-D-Y” the 5-step interview process and, although I cannot guarantee that it is always effective, I can at least attest to its usefulness in reducing pre-interview stress in my own career.
Roll the drums. Here we go with the big 5.
Reputation
Esteem
Ability
Directness
Yearning
REPUTATION
Your reputation defines you; it’s your brand. People will judge you based on your reputation first and foremost. Prejudices and clichés, at the societal level, are mostly ingrained in reputation, rumor, or hearsay. I recently wrote about companies’ reputational risk but I must admit the same applies to individuals. First, you need to take good care of your “brand name” in professional and social networks.
Ever wonder if you’d vote for a politician with a bad reputation?
More importantly in this internet-driven world, you must heed what I call your “digital deportment”, that is, how you behave online, especially on social websites and forums. Digital data can always be retrieved even if previously deleted so watch those derogatory comments (the “big killer” is critiquing your current or former company or boss) or offensive pictures you post online. Don’t be fired for Facebook!
Again, the question you need to ask: would you elect an ill-reputed politician? How many politicians are out there who ended their career after a reputational issue? Or, more intimately, would you advise a kin to marry someone disreputable? Obviously not. So don’t expect a recruiter to extend you a favor you wouldn’t reciprocate if you were in their shoes.
ESTEEM
You must have a high esteem of yourself; in other words, your self-esteem has to command your posture and discourse before and after the interview.
Ever wonder why politicians are famed for outsized ego?
Esteem comes with respect. You need to respect the interviewer because he or she must have had enough reverence to call you for an interview. You must be at all times courteous, quiet, confident and articulate.
Respecting yourself and the interviewer will enhance your reputation. By esteem, or respect, I mean punctuality at the interview, civility in the discourse and avoiding any bad joke or derogatory, offensive comment. Avoid the usual ‘hot button issues’ of religion and politics; try to evade them or stay vague but polite when the interviewer brings those questions. Sometimes, avoiding the question is the best answer.
Remember: first impression is always correct.
ABILITY
Your ability is your skillset, your core competencies. What makes you a unique candidate. You must be good (at least on paper), that’s why the recruiter wanted to interview you in the first place. The very thought of you being competent must boost your self-confidence. Now make sure your “theoretical” know-how ascribed in the resume matches your actual wit in your professional field.
You’ll get interviewed for sure by your future boss before a hiring decision is made. Tell yourself your potential boss knows as much as, if not more than, you in your field so if you don’t sound too convincing during the interview, you’ll never land that dream job at that company.
A notorious political case of professional competence was highlighted amidst Hurricane Katrina’s recovery program under the headship of former FEMA director Michael Brown.
DIRECTNESS
Directness refers to your integrity. You must be absolutely honest in all your dealings, especially on your resume and in your answers. Recruiting managers are very shrewd and experienced nowadays, and some will ask you the same questions in different terms to seek response consistency.
If you care enough about your reputation and respect the interviewer, then you must be truthful. This is especially important because sooner or later the company will unearth the fallacy and terminate your employment.
Remember the political analogy: would you, as a voter, elect or reelect a public figure who was found guilty of gross lie?
YEARNING
Yearning relates to preparation, the degree of commitment you’re willing to exert in your job search and prior to the interview. Do you really want to work for that particular company? If you give an affirmative nod to this question, then you must prepare yourself.
Do your homework and do it well.
You need to know the firm you’re prospecting at a high level of intimacy, its inner workings. Its nuts and bolts. This is especially easy if that firm is publicly listed or/and has a website. Read, read more, and read all about them.
You may also use social and professional websites (e.g.: Linkedin) or ask acquaintances to increase your wit about the firm and even the interviewer. Having this invaluable knowledge will aid your understanding of the firm’s mission and objectives, corporate culture and main strategic moves of the moment.
Think about the extensive debate preparation politicians usually go through.
Now tell me: are you R-E-A-D-Y?
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The most common job interview blunders
Article by Irfaan Hussain
Your efforts for posting the resumes proved fruitful and you have been summoned for a face-to-face interview. Many Congratulations on this achievement! This ought to be the most crucial period as you have to make preparations for the upcoming Interview. You need to muster up all courage and confidence for giving your best on the D-day. Your interview can make or break your impression. We know that nervousness and anxiety accompany confidence at the same time. So, just stay as calm as you can at the time of Interview. Following listed are a few most common job interview blunders.Try to avoid them.
1)Not taking the Interview seriously- This is a very common mistake that the interviewees tend to make. Your frivolous behavior can prove fatal. Even if you have cleared the preliminaries with flying colors, do not be cavalier and start day dreaming. Generally, after clearing the initial rounds, the interviewees take the job for granted. This casual attitude tends to create trouble and you may loose the job.
2)Do Not Dress up in casuals- The saying “first impression is the lasting” is a very true saying. Your dress plays a very important role in putting up your first impression. Be dressed in neat and clean proper formals. Never dare to wear jeans or other casual. A business suit is an ideal outfit for Job Interviews.
3)Do not over show your qualities- Try to be familiar with the job description of the position for which you are being interviewed so that you can exemplify how your experience, abilities and strengths compliment with the business needs.
4)Do not Try to be too modest- Staying dumb during the interview is also one of the biggest blunders. Don’t say humble,rather retail your success stories and qualities. But not in excess. Do hesitate in talking to the interviewer. Try to indulge in a discussion, when required. But as everything in excess is bad, so talking too much may take your impression to a nosedive.
5)Keep Salary Talks for the end- Salary Talks must be kept reserved for the conclusive part of the Interview. Focusing on your salary requirements and previous salary history in the early stages of the Interview can reveal too much. Rather, keep the salary discussion for the end of the Interview. It will certainly happen, follow the lead of the interviewer. He or she may have kept it reserved it for the climax.
6)No Trash talks please- Even if you disliked your former boss or you were not treated fairly by your fairly employer. This is not the correct time to discuss about all the complaints and the injustices. If you were terminated or fired from your previous position, be prepared with a positive explanation that catalyzes the interview process and puts a positive impression.
7)Ask questions to the Interviewee- Your resume may be impressive on paper, but employers are more impressed with an active participation. Its good to come up with any questions during the interview. A few intelligent interview questions can do it all. So, just prepare your questionnaire. Ask at least 3 or 4 questions from the interviewer. Interviews are an exchange of information and not just a test for the interviewee. An active participation from the Interviewer and Interviewee is good. A failure in asking in questions from the Interviewer can show lack of preparation from your side.
8)Do not Forget the follow-up- Do send a handwritten thank you note or a polite email to the interviewer expressing your gratitude for devoting his worthy time and consideration. If possible, try to make a call in the company within a week post the interview for confirming about the results. Have a calm conversation.
Hope these tips will help you a lot in coping up with the hurdles during the Interview. All the very best for your Interview. If you want more such valuable tips see Apply4u.co.uk/
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Tips On How To Pass The Job Interview
Article by Greg Mallory
To pass the job interview, it is not enough that you are the best candidate for the job. You have to be able to show your interviewer that you are the best fit and offer the best combination of skills and personality for the job.
Fortunately, a lot of the things that help to land you that job are things that you can directly influence. Here’s a list of what you can do to pass the job interview:
1. Beef up your resume. A well written resume can make your achievements sound more impressive. A clean layout says a lot about your work ethics. An updated and error free resume will tell your interviewer that you pay attention to details. Create a resume in a way that will make you stand out positively and demonstrate your best qualities. For example, don’t use scented pink stationery when applying for a law firm, or use boring white paper when applying for a creative position in an ad agency. Think of your resume as a pitch on paper. You want to clearly demonstrate that you are the best person for the job.
2. Dress like you got the job. To show like you belong, dress like you belong. Research into the company culture and find out what people wear to work. Now, don’t just wear what other people are wearing – wear it better. If the employees wear casual clothes, dress in semi-formal clothes for the interview. If the people there are in suits, then go to the interview wearing a nice suit. Wearing the right things tells your interviewer that you will fit right in with the company culture.
3. Be presentable. Make sure you smell good and look clean. Fix your hair, trim your nails, and use mouth wash.
4. Put yourself in the shoes of the interviewer. If you were the interview, what are the things you want to assess in your candidates? What qualities don’t you like in your employees? What kind of questions will you ask and what answers will you look for? This exercise can help you prepare yourself for the interview and put you in the right mindset. In general, interviewers want candidates who are:
competenthave good interpersonal skillshave good problem solving skillsshow initiative and leadership abilitieshave experience in the same line of worksomeone who plan to stay with the companysomeone who is trustworthy and dependable
5. Review questions commonly asked in an interview. There are questions that are asked in almost all interviews. Knowing what you interviewer is after will help you frame your answers correctly. Here are some of the common interview questions:
Introduce yourself.Why are you the best candidate for the job?Tell me about your experience working in/studying at ________.How do you see yourself x years from now?What is your expected salary?
With these 5 things, you can vastly improve your changes of passing the interview.
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Resume Writing Tips – How to Impress Prospective Employers
Article by Steve McMains
When the idea of this article came in to my mind, I decided to start with an analogy. When you go for shopping and see different types of products in the racks, do you understand how helpful the products could be? Can you guess the functionalities of a specific product unless you go through the brochure or the user-manual? Once you are impressed with the description written in the product page, you take more interest in the product.
Applying for a job is no way different! You need to market yourself properly to get the job. Your employer does not know anything about you, unless you are an icon! So prepare your resume in such a way that gives your employer a fair idea about you – your abilities, your strengths and your skill set. This would help them judge how helpful you can be for the organization.
Hence, in this case, your resume is the brochure! If the employer likes your resume, they will call you for an interview and you will get a second chance to prove yourself.
So you need to put adequate effort and thought while preparing your CV or resume whatever you call it. Make sure, it attracts the viewer so much that they pick it up readily leaving all other resumes on the stack.
To start off, judge the requirements of the employer carefully; do your homework before you start resume writing. If you are applying in reference to an employment notice or advert in newspaper, magazine or online job board, go through the entire text thoroughly. Read the ‘about us’, job responsibilities and requirements line by line. Once finished, read it for another time. A lot of people do the mistake of scanning online employment notices lightly and often miss the important points.
Having the requirements inspected carefully, start preparing your resume. Highlight the facts about you that are helpful for the employer. For example, if you are applying for jobs in advertising and the advertising agency is looking for a creative person, why don’t you start your resume describing the advertising project that you did in college and how successful it was!
Resume Formats: Chronological, Functional, Combination
Three resume formats are there – chronological, functional and combination. In a chronological resume you list your work experience in reverse chronological order, i.e., the latest work experience is mentioned first and so on. After work experience, educational background is listed in the same way. Chronological resume expresses your career growth.
On the other hand, a functional resume highlights your abilities and skills under the title of various functions you have performed in different organizations. Functional resume is useful when you decide to switch your career – this format helps your employer understand how swift you are at adopting new job profiles.
Combination resume is a hybrid of both of the above mentioned formats. Here employment history is listed chronologically and then the skills and abilities are presented adhering to functional resume writing properties. Combination resume can be useful for those who are changing career and have worked on various industries in past.
Choose the right format for your resume and hit the job market. A well-written resume is the key to successful career.
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Steve is a media professional and writes for different online publications on media and advertising industry. For more information on jobs in advertising he recommends you to visit – http://www.mediajobmarket.com
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Resume Writing For College Students
Article by Jason Kay
It’s exciting and scary at the same time. If you’re creating your first resume, it probably means that you’re finishing up your education and ready to enter the “real world.” It’s natural to feel some anxiety about putting together a resume; after all, the only job experience you may have is at your local pizza joint. But by following the tips below, you can produce a post-college resume that gets results.
* Include an objective. One of the most common complaints hiring managers have about entry-level resumes is the absence of an objective. An objective tells potential employers which job you’re after, and it’s especially crucial on a student resume because students typically lack the real-world job experience that can point HR in the right direction. Know this: employers aren’t going to take the time to figure out what your goal is. So, right at the top underneath your name and contact information, include your objective. Make sure it conveys what you plan to bring to the company, rather than the other way around. “Objective: To secure an entry-level reporter job where I can use my writing skills to enhance the Daily Star” is much better than “Objective: To secure a challenging and rewarding reporting job.”
* Determine a focus. Unlike professionals who’ve been climbing the corporate ladder for a few years, you probably don’t have a lot of relevant work experience under your belt. So while more experienced workers might start a resume with a work history section, you need an alternative, and it’s likely to be one of these three: academic achievement and honors, academics plus volunteerism and extra-curricular leadership, or a type of work history that highlights an applicable internship. Only you know which area is your strongest. Start there.
* Don’t embellish. Some recent grads are tempted to fudge the truth a bit in order to make their resumes stand out-perhaps “improve” some duties or the title you held at a part-time job. Don’t. Sure, you want to put the best spin on your experience and communicate the skills that you’ve gleaned, but outright lying on a resume will get you fired if you’re ever found out.
* Keep it short. Similar to the “not enough” fear that drives people to embellish their resumes is the temptation to add fluff to a resume in order to make it longer and, presumably, more impressive. The truth is that employers see tons of resumes every day and are adept at sniffing out the fluff. Stick to applicable skills, experiences, and honors. And unless you’ve had quite a college career, most student resumes should be only one page.
* Highlight your tech savviness. No matter your field of interest, you can’t go wrong by drawing attention to your knowledge of everything technology and computer related. Be sure to include on your resume the programs you’ve used, programming experience, and any other technologies that you’re familiar with (gaming consoles don’t count). One of the huge benefits of being right out of college is that you probably have computer skills that outpace more experienced professionals.
* Proof and proof some more. When your experience is thin, the last thing you want is to blow your chances because of spelling or grammar errors. You want to do everything you can to demonstrate your professionalism, and misspelling (or misusing) words won’t help. Ask your parents, a friend who aced English class, or even a professor to look over your resume.
* Ask for help. Most colleges and universities have a career center that can assist you in putting together an entry-level resume. It’s easiest to take advantage of these services while you’re still on campus, though most schools allow alums to use the career center. If you really want a slam-dunk resume, plan ahead and sign up for a Professional Writing course during your senior year. These classes are designed to help students master the fine art of corporate communication-including resume writing.
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Mistakes People Make During a Job Interview
Article by Callum Slade
Interviews can be messy and tedious if not taken with the seriousness they deserve. Lack of knowledge on how to handle a job interview could cost you a great job opportunity that could possibly change your entire life. The objective of an interview is to determine the capabilities and the personality of the potential employee and as the potential employee, you should always strive to make a positive impression.
Being dominant. This is one of the worst mistakes people make during interviews. Instead of leaving the interviewing job to the interviewer, most job seekers tend to take over the interview and assume the role of the leader, which is a disastrous mistake that should always be avoided. Only talk when you are given the opportunity and keep your answers concise and clear.
Watching the clock. Constant clock watching should be avoided at all times during an interview as it is quite annoying to the interviewer. This would also appear rude to the potential employer as it conveys the impression that the potential employee considers the interview a waste of time, which would lead to disqualification. Your full attention should be given to the interview during that time by avoiding any and all distractions.
Unpreparedness. Most people make the mistake of attending an interview without conducting any background check on the job opening and the company in question. Always do your part by getting all crucial information about the company and the job as the interviewers could decide to conduct the interview from this angle.
Irrelevant opinions. These should be avoided at all cost as they give the impression that you are unprepared and not conversant with the job requirements. Avoid getting too consumed in one topic and bringing up things that are completely irrelevant to the interview in question.
Poor listening and poor responses to questions. If you are answering a question, ensure that you understand it well and think about your answer to make sure you give the expected response. In case you do not understand the question, politely ask the interviewer to rephrase the question instead of trying to answer something about which you are unsure. Always be perceptive with the questions and you are sure to answer in the most appropriate way, which could net you that perfect job.
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Basic Elements of Resume Writing
Article by Jennie Gandhi
Writing a resume seems to be a tough and challenging task. In a few pages it’s not possible to pen down your entire life but yet you have to smartly put your life down on papers in a brief yet explanative way to create an effective resume. This short document is significant as it is one key that will open many doors for you to an exciting career.
Every one of you wishes to own the master key to your career. The only way is to write an effective resume that will draw the attention of an employer in no time. Here are some of the basic elements of resume writing that will help you accomplish the basic objective or purpose of a resume:
Clarity
Clarity is the first element influencing resume writing. It is very important to mention your personal, professional, and educational summary in clear words that is easy for all to understand. Don’t try to use heavy and misleading words that the employers have to guess. Be as simple as you can and straightforward as well in your language as well as in your approach.
Clarity also includes a clear structure and simple design of a resume. Don’t try to make your resume decorative with flowery outlines, artistic fonts, and designer border. Keep it simple and plain in all its form.
Content
Content is the second most significant element that caters to the style and format of content you use in your resume. It defines the way you combine your skills, how you highlight your capabilities, and how well you formulate the content.
Ensure that you mention your past work experience in a chronological order with a clear description of your job responsibilities listed in bullet points. Also make sure that the content is completely free from errors including spelling mistakes, grammatical errors, and typographical errors. It should be well-written and well-structured with all the relevant information.
Character
Character includes a short description of your overall personality. Before hiring a person, employers always tries to know what kind of person you are. In a sub-category of your resume or in a highlighted mode, mention your key strengths and some significant aspects of your inner personality. Clearly mention whether you are optimistic, determined, proactive, reliable, dependable, and results-oriented. These qualities make a good impression and you are likely to be considered for an interview.
Competency
Competency is very important in the competitive job market. It is very important to showcase the employer how competent and capable you are among the entire bunch of candidates who have sent across their resumes. In words you have to highlight all your accomplishments. Ensure that the entire list of job related responsibilities and educational qualifications are highlighted. Make your credentials and achievements are clearly visualized by the prospective employer in just one glance.
Cohesion
Cohesion or consistency is equally important while creating a resume. All the information should be pulled together on a piece of paper in one consistent form. Use one common font that is easy to read and understand with bold headlines in the same font. Don’t mingle up the words to scatter the summary in an unorganized way.
Create a structure or an outline and then fill in the categories and sub-categories. If using bullet points to list your qualifications, don’t use numbering to list your skills and talents. Whatever format, whatever structure you decide to use, make sure that it is consistent throughout without any pitfalls in between.
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The Rules of Resume Writing From HR
Article by Holly Wright
Resume writing is no different than meeting your potential employer face-to-face. A resume is a formal communication between the two of you. For this reason, it’s important to be as polite as possible in your resume and cover letter. The following tips will help you stay on the formal side as you write.
To begin, you should always try to use “Mr.” or “Mrs.” when referring to a specific person on your resume or cover letter. For your resume, this will likely include references and former supervisors. In your cover letter, you will generally direct the hiring employee directly. In each case, use an extra degree of formality by greeting the person with the appropriate salutation. If you cannot tell the gender of a name, be safe and simply use the full name. If you don’t know whether or not a woman is married, use the generic, “Ms.”
In the body of your resume, make every effort to use formal words. This means leaving out contractions whenever possible, as well as using simple, clear speech. In many instances, an idea can be conveyed in one word. Conveying it with a phrase, on the other hand, suggests informality and a casual environment. In addition, avoid redundant phrases like “large in size” or “red in color.” Poof read your resume for informal words and phrases like “a lot,” “anybody,” and “for sure.” If you’re not sure whether or not a word or phrase is too casual, check with a colleague or consult a resume writer.
In addition to using formal words, use keywords, but not jargon. Jargon is technical speak that is difficult for anyone to understand. Keywords, however, are specific traits or characteristics that the company you wish to work values. When you use keywords, you increase your chances of your resume being chosen. When you use jargon, however, you could lose the lower-level employee who might be giving the resumes the first read.
Resume writing is a formal communication just like an interview. Because of this, you should always use your manners when resume writing. Proof read for formality as well as grammar. An error in either of these areas could cause your resume to end up in the trash.
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How to Face Tough Interview Questions
Article by Joy Graff
A job interview is a process through which an employer evaluates a probable worker for potential employment in a firm. Everyone cannot qualify the interview stage. One really needs to toil hard to achieve good results. Preparation is very important in all aspects of job interviews. Unless you prepare well you cannot secure a job in a decent firm. A lot of preparation is required when it comes to cracking a job interview. Further in this topic we would discuss about some of the things that are quite necessary for you to do if you are looking to crack the job interview.
Now, given below are some of the vital things to do before going for the job interview:
1. Investigate well
You need to do ample amount of research regarding the desired Company or firm. It is very much possible that you might be asked anything about the firm. So, it is better that you are aware of each and every feature of the company. You could even consult some workers of the target organization.
2. Practice well
We all are aware of the fact that practice makes a man perfect. So, you could practice hard on your interpersonal skills. This would make you confident enough to face all types of tough questions raised by the professionals.
3. Be polite, true and certain
Make certain that your way of communicating, depicts your confidence and self-belief. You should always speak the truth no matter what the circumstances are.
4. Prepare for all types of job interview questions
You need to prepare for all kinds of interview questions. You could be asked any type of interview questions. It is possible that you might be asked questions related to your preceding employer, so be prepared.
5. Try and stay composed and relaxed
You need to take a proper snooze a day before the job interview. Just stay calm and composed when you enter the job interview area. Wish the professionals properly and start with your work.
6. Ask for reviews from your family
To gain some assurance, you could ask your family members to ask you a few questions just to test your abilities and strong points. This would surely enhance your confidence to the subsequent level.
So, these are some of the finest tips that could help you go through the interview stage. Enjoy yourself!
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Biggest Job Interview Blunders
Article by Jeremy Brown
In this economy landing a job is a huge opportunity, an opportunity, which cannot be taken lightly. The biggest job interview blunder is not taking what you wear to an interview seriously. What you wear to an interview may not get you the job immediately, but it can lose you the job before you get to say a word.
Preparation is essential to having a great job interview. You need to have a great resume, an eye-popping cover letter, and great questions prepared. However, if you don’t prioritize what you wear to an interview none of that will matter. Make sure that what your wear is clean and ironed. When a company takes the time to bring you in for an interview, they expect a certain level of respect. When a person doesn’t take the time to dress properly they show a lack of respect. A lack of respect is a huge job interview blunder.
A shirt and tie is always a good idea for a job interview, even if you feel like you may be over dressed. A shirt and tie (when sported properly) shows you are taking the interview seriously and respecting the time of the interviewing company. When you know what to wear to an interview and you look your best, you feel confident. As a result, confidence will be apparent based on your body language and your interviewer will pick up on that.
A first impression can be made only once. Do everything you can to ensure that when the time comes to land a new job, your first impression is a strong one. This will give you a head start in the interview process. Let the other candidates make the job interview blunder of not knowing what to wear to an interview, while you dress appropriately and land your new job.
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