From the moment that you set foot into the interview, you are being judged.
1: Dress like you care.
I've interviewed people in t-shirts, jeans, and sneakers. Instant rejection.
Overdressing is ALWAYS better than underdressing.
Dress appropriate, but err on the side of formality.
2: Tailored resume.
Anything longer than two pages is TOO LONG (for most jobs).
Customize it. Tailor it for each and every opportunity.
Remove skills that don't apply. Re-order skills to prioritize what they are looking for.
Simple, effective.
3: Know your resume!
Be prepared to talk about everything on your resume.
When I did hiring, I always asked about unrelated skills on resumes. If the candidate couldn't answer, their ENTIRE resume was in question.
I don't hire dishonest people.
4: You don't switch companies too often.
It's true, switching jobs is a GREAT way to boost your salary. But if you do it too much, it looks bad.
If you move every year, you're killing your chances of good job opportunities.
5: Smile.
Part of a job interview is for personality. Organizations want happy people in their offices.
Smile during your interview. Laugh when appropriate.
Be a sociable, easy-to-talk-to person and your hireability increases drastically.
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