HOW TO PREPARE YOURSELF FOR YOUR FIRST JOB

• PREPARE YOURSELF
• KNOW YOURSELF
• KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT THE BUSINESS
• CHECK YOUR PERSONAL APPEARANCE
• GO TO THE INTERVIEW ALONE
• ARRIVE EARLY
• BE ALERT DURING THE INTERVIEW
• THINK BEFORE ANSWERING

PREPARE YOURSELF

In order to obtain almost any job, you will have an employment interview. That interview is probably the single most Important step toward getting a job.

To help you along the way, here are some suggestions–ways you can prepare yourself beforehand for that decisive step into your future

KNOW YOURSELF

What are your interests and qualifications?

Your prospective employer will want to know, so be prepared to talk about them briefly, intelligently and clearly during the interview

KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT THE BUSINESS

Before you make an appointment for a job interview, find out whatever you can about the firm.

Becoming familiar with the company means you can suggest ways you can be of service to your prospective employer during your interview.

CHECK YOUR PERSONAL APPEARANCE

Before you leave for the interview, check your appearance.

You should look neat and businesslike.

Dress for the job, so you look as though you are ready to go to work.

GO TO THE INTERVIEW ALONE

Employers are interested in you, and how you present yourself.

They don’t want to hear what your relatives or friends think of your qualifications.

They will judge for themselves. So go to the interview alone.

ARRIVE EARLY

Get to the interview a few minutes ahead of time.

Present yourself in a straightforward manner.

Give the receptionist your name and the name of the person you wish to see.

BE ALERT DURING THE INTERVIEW

Sit up straight and look alert during the interview.

Try to be at ease and to answer your prospective employer’s questions in a businesslike manner

THINK BEFORE ANSWERING

Think before answering questions. Be polite, accurate, and honest.

The employer is especially interested in experience and training that shows you are suited for the job.