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Teachers & SchoolsNeed to nail a job interview? We've got some tips, starting with, "don't throw up on the interviewer." ...Not that we've done that four times.
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by knowing how to prep what to do in the interview and what to do afterwards
interviews should feel much less like being thrown to the sharks and more like [Man picked up and thrown in a tank of sharks]
being thrown to a nice puppy who wants to lick your face and then give you a
job alright so before you sit down in the hot seat for a few things you should [Man sitting on a boiling hot office seat]
do for one research the company more you know about the company the better your
conversation is likely to go and remember it's way easier than Google at
home and under a potential employers desk while they're staring at you on the [Man attempting to read Google on his phone during an interview]
day of the interview be sure to groom properly and dress in an appropriate
attire try to aim a step above whatever the employee dress code is you know the [Man preparing clothes for an interview]
rule here for interviews over dressing is always better than under
dressing so leave the bro tanks and slick shades at home alright you also
need to bring some documents even though this potential employer has already read [Company worker reading through documents]
your resume its still a good idea to bring at least three copies on paper to
the interview that way if an interview asks you questions about your resume [Interviewer asking a man questions on his resume]
you'll also have a copy to look at it and that's way better than having to
look over their shoulder half the time trying to figure out what you said it's
also a good idea to bring eligibility documents which can be a driver's [Man taking out his wallet and picks out his driving license]
license, a social security card and or immigrant documentation that way if
you're actually offered a job right there on the spot you can be processed [Man offered a job]
as quickly as possible well just make sure you don't use your documents to
make it rain in celebration...all right last but definitely
not least give yourself extra travel time when going through the interview [clock quickly going forward in time]
it's a good idea to try to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early just in case that
people traffic thing is slow and then you can't find a parking place and life
gets rough it's really tough to convince a potential employer that you're
punctual and reliable when you show up late not a breath once you're in the [Man showing up late to an interview and pants]
room start things off with a firm hand shake not too firm you're trying to
get a job not to beat someone up unless you try to get a job as a bouncer or
somethin then go firm or go home.. show interest by asking questions about the [Man asking interviewer questions about the company]
company in the position you're seeking good thing you did all that research
right you did do the research right right there Bueller.. Mr. Bueller hmm all
right also once things are wrapping up seek out a business card from the
interviewer that way you'll be able to address a thank you note to the right [Man asking for a business card and begins typing a thank you note]
person later and once it's all over sit back relax as much as you can and think
about how you did just as sports teams review previous games in order to [Sports team watching footage of an interview]
improve we can review our interview to learn from any mistakes if you can
follow these steps you'll be more confident and better equipped to have a [Man walks into the interview room with confidence]
no sweat interview unfortunately they won't help you retain the no sweat work
out we're not sure that's even possible but if you want to try you might want to
skip the Oxfordshire, trust me [Man looks tired from running on a tredmill]