By Maggie Foight Summertime is fast approaching, and that means having plenty of free time to spend with friends out and about. However, how long will the fun last on just allowance? The answer is not very long. The problem, then, is unavoidable. A way to get those monetary funds is needed, or else that free time will be spent at home instead of at the movies or around town. One great solution to this fiscal fiasco is to attain a summer job, but that means giving a great interview. While this may be daunting and scary, the Paw Print Features team is here to help! The first step in acing any interview is ensuring a good physical appearance. In a 2006 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Educators, nearly three quarters of participants said a job candidate’s overall grooming and attire would have a strong influence over how they viewed the applicant. Clothing suggestions include dress pants, skirts, blouses, or button-downs for women and suits, dress shirts, ties, and slacks for the men.
Usnews.com suggests that when a job applicant is attending an interview, he should bring along many items. Examples of such are questions, references, a pen, paper, and anything that makes the interviewee stand out above the rest, like good test scores, certifications, or recommendations from important, high-standing people. Bringing along important documents and being prepared to take notes with the pen and paper gives the interviewer the impression that the applicant is ready and prepared to work, and that could mean the difference between being hired or being turned away. Arriving early can also help to show the interviewer the applicant’s potential, but what happens when the interview concludes is also essential. Shaking hands with the interviewer and thanking him shows politeness and respect, both of which are required for any job. A positive resume is crucial to the attaining of a job, but the relationship between the interviewer and interviewee is even more so. If two applicants for a job are both equally qualified, then the decision falls to how each individual’s interview went. If only one arrives well-dressed and prepared, the message is clear: there really is only one person that is ready to take on the job.
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