YCL! September 2013 | Page 4

We all know that familiar feeling of dread and anticipation that you get the night before a big occasion . Whether it be your final exams , a wedding , a first date , a doctors appointment or your first day at a new job . But NOTHING compares to the feeling before a job interview . So wouldn ’ t it be great if you could get some tips to make your interview go as smooth as possible ? Well we have compiled a small list of things you can do to calm and prepare yourself .
Making a good first impression counts !
1 . Be polite , its essential to have good manners when you are interviewing . Shake your interviewers hand . don ' t sit until you are invited to do so . Don ' t slouch in your chair . Don ' t use slang or swear . Be polite , positive and professional throughout the interview .
2 . Know your schedule , know what days and hours you are available to work . The employer will ask . Flexibility is definitely an asset , because the more time you are available to work , the easier it is for the employer to set a work schedule . Also know how you are going to get to and from work , if you don ' t drive . 3 . Be on time , arrive at the interview a few minutes early . If you ’ re not sure where to go , get directions ahead of time . If you don ' t already know the way .

Job Interview techniques

We speak to someone who interviews for positions within Young Devon , these are their tips and techniques for making a lasting impression

We all know that familiar feeling of dread and anticipation that you get the night before a big occasion . Whether it be your final exams , a wedding , a first date , a doctors appointment or your first day at a new job . But NOTHING compares to the feeling before a job interview . So wouldn ’ t it be great if you could get some tips to make your interview go as smooth as possible ? Well we have compiled a small list of things you can do to calm and prepare yourself .

Making a good first impression counts !

Get a good nights sleep before the big day and make sure you pack everything you need the night before .

1 . Be polite , its essential to have good manners when you are interviewing . Shake your interviewers hand . don ' t sit until you are invited to do so . Don ' t slouch in your chair . Don ' t use slang or swear . Be polite , positive and professional throughout the interview .

2 . Know your schedule , know what days and hours you are available to work . The employer will ask . Flexibility is definitely an asset , because the more time you are available to work , the easier it is for the employer to set a work schedule . Also know how you are going to get to and from work , if you don ' t drive . 3 . Be on time , arrive at the interview a few minutes early . If you ’ re not sure where to go , get directions ahead of time . If you don ' t already know the way .

Good luck !

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