Get that job – shine at the interview

Maintain eye contact. This is a very common complaint by interviewers that their interviewee was so nervous they spent the entire time looking at the table, at the floor or out of the window. If you want to appear more confident and impress your potential new employer, you need to make eye contact. Practise with friends and family if this is something that is outside your comfort zone.

Dress appropriately. Consider the job that you are applying for and wear something that is appropriate to that environment. In most cases you will at least need to dress smartly, and possibly quite conservatively. A full blown suit may not be necessary but a shirt and skirt or smart trousers and clean shoes will make a good impression.

Lastly, have a few questions about the job and the company prepared. There is nothing more awkward than an uncomfortable silence when the interviewer asks if you have any questions and your mind goes blank!

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