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Maintain good eye contact and never interrupt the person interviewing you. Turn OFF your cell phone before the interview. Thank your interviewer for his or her time in person and in follow-up communications.  \nBe On Time – Confirm the appointment ahead of time and arrive a few minutes early, but not 20 or 30 minutes early – being too early inconveniences the office staff.  \nUse Good Listening Skills – Pay more attention to what the other person is saying than worrying about what you are planning to say next.  \nDemonstrate Effective Communication Skills – This starts with your written cover letter and resume, and continues through the interview and into the workplace. Weed out speech that is littered with “like,”“you know,” and “um.” Practice with a trusted adult and ask for feedback on your speech and inflection. Written communications should be free of casual syntax, texting abbreviations (lol, etc.), emoticons, and the like. Articulate Your Skills and Accomplishments – Know your resume backward and forward. Have concrete examples of your experience that demonstrate the skills the employer is seeking.  \nPay Attention to Details – After an interview, follow up with a handwritten thank you note and check in on the status of the job. After you’re hired, complete your assigned tasks thoroughly and on time.  \nSustain a Positive Attitude – Showing yourself as a professional asset is important in the interview and after you’re hired. If you come across as negative or bored, or say “oh, I don’t do that” to professional assignments, you make it easy for the employer to find someone else. Some employers have noted an “attitude of entitlement” among recent graduates. So make sure they can’t say that of you. Be proactive and receptive to feedback – remember, there is always more to learn.  \nMaintain a Professional Appearance – This is one of the most common areas that employers and hiring managers cite for people not getting or keeping jobs. It’s also one of the trickiest for job applicants to navigate. So what does “professional appearance” really mean? Flip the page to learn more…  \nDRESSING TO GET HIRED  \nBe well groomed. Take a shower THAT DAY. Make sure your hands, nails and hair are neat and clean, and your clothes are clean and pressed. Shoes should be polished. Avoid heavy makeup, strong cologne or aftershave.  \nDress for the industry. Different industries have different standards. For conservative industries like banking or financial services, wear a black or navy blue suit to your interview. For a less formal environment like a nonprofit, a blazer with khakis or a skirt is appropriate. For creative industries like the arts or advertising, you can show more personal style within reason – funkier jewelry, brighter colors and cooler accessories. Jeans are not recommended.  \nDress for the job you want, but slightly better. Do your research. Find out how the people who work there dress. Go to the organization’s website – do they have photos of people on the job? Ask friends if they know people who work there. Dressing slightly better than the job you’re applying for says that this interview is important to you but keeps you from going over the top.  \nDon’t spend a fortune on a new outfit. You can buy nice clothes for interviewing at discount stores like Ross, Marshall’s or T.J. 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