With the school year ending many people are now focused on summer employment to help offset the costs associated with school or save up for a vehicle. You've already found a place that would fit you, and sent in the application. You got that call! You have the interview!? Crap, what do you do now??
Research the place you plan to impress:
Much like the super cute person you met at a party and asked out on a date, you might want to do yourself a favor by doing a quick Facebook search and see what they’re into, what their past was like, and how many cats they have. You might want to do the same for the place you plan to apply, you would be surprised how much you can find about a company (for instance customer and employee satisfaction) from a quick google search.
Dress to impress:
No matter the level professionalism required for the job, always be sure to dress professionally on par if not on a higher caliber than the person interviewing you. Don't be afraid of a pop of color because it will help you stand out, however your bottoms, blazer and shoes should all match. Blacks and dark blues are your safest bet as far as you're blazer bottoms and shoes are concerned, however khakis are a nice pop of brightness as long as it is paired tastefully with a white or mostly white button down. Remember to keep cleavage, bulges and any ‘distracting' parts tucked away; you want to be remembered for you're amazing communication skills and awesome experiences, not because if how, uh,… well endowed you are… trust me…
Think positively:
Imagine you are the more organized, polite, confident poised version of yourself. The super ego of Freud’s model if you will, ignore the fact that you live in your moms house and still can’t write a check properly. Present yourself as scholarly, well spoken, clean cut and charming; I’m not saying don't be yourself, but if yourself makes cringe worthy ‘your mom’ jokes and tends to go on rants about how you bitterly despise the political system you might want to leave that part of you at home for a few hours.
Bright eyed and bushy tailed always wins the dog show:
No one wants an employee that looks like they just rolled out of bed, get a good nights sleep, wake up 2-3 hours earlier than your interview and allow yourself to ease into the day. You never want to feel rushed, leave time to watch tv or scroll through Facebook before your trip
Arrive early… but not too early:
Promptness is great, it gives you time to get familiar with your surroundings, smile at employees and clients that happen to walk by, and if time and luck permits, strike up conversation with one of them. However too early (before 20 minuets) makes you seem a bit too desperate
Keep Calm and Carry On:
Even though this could literally be the most important interview ever in you life you can’t think about it in that way. Allow yourself to relax and let your best you shine through. The interviewer want to know what you can do for their company; be a hunk of perfectly moist hunk of clay that they can mold into whatever they want. That doesn't have to be true but theres no shame in letting them think it is
