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One of the hardest parts of job-seeking is the inital interview which, at time, appears to intimidate even the most experienced job-hunters.

Nowadays, interviewers use psychological warfare to engage prospectful employees and delve into the realms of sense and security, or lack thereof, to try and trap the poor souls into committing judicial or spontaneous errors which could signify the end of their quest for a better job.

Preparing for such interviews is key to succeeding where many others have failed and it is only the wily and bold that see it through to the next round, and the next, and the next. Whilst it is, of course, important to remember dress code and proper etiquette, including but not limited to body language and odour, it is imperative that candidates are well-prepared for the tests at hand in order to judge their character or team skills together with competences in areas directly related to the job specifications.

The right dose and choice of words is equally important as saying too much, or too little may mean and early shower for many. It is also important to use correct grammar and adhere to words found exclusively in The Oxford Dictionary, as the use of slang would not be taken lightly by the panel in front of you. Use of humour is also to be left outside the interview room as this may seem to appear impertinent and out of character. Do not fall for the traps to bring the worst out of your personality or character, no matter how arduous the task. Stick to the task at hand and concentrate solely on the topics related to the job you are applying for.

No doubt your CV will be brought to the fore and detailed as much as possible. You must make sure that you are able to remember any details of past experience and positive attributes and valid reasons for having left your past job. If this is your first job experience will have to be replaced by grades and tuition, preferably at Higher School (or tertiary)levels.

Confidence should never be allowed to be undermined and you should always be on top of your act during the course of the interview. The sooner you realise that your future lies in your hands and that the people on the other end of the spectrum represent that very future then the easier your task of befriending them will be. You have to understand that they are not your enemies but your portal towards success.

by: Mike Dunning




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