Relieve Some of the Pressures of Interviewing

Everyone knows that job searching and interviewing for a job is a very stressful and difficult process.  Don’t lose heart.  You can reduce surprises and arm yourself with knowledge of company needs and objectives by researching the employer prior to submitting your resume.  Don’t’ be the one who applies for jobs where it is obvious you are low in the skills department or can’t be happy because the company conflicts with your values and beliefs. You could ultimately find yourself not producing or are causing other problems for yourself and the employer.  Be considerate to yourself and the employers who are constantly faced with the problem of finding and surrounding themselves with employees who want to work for them.  Employers want someone they can trust and be productive with the least amount of supervision. Get their attention with appropriate skills, honesty, commitment, enthusiasm, your smile and of course the desire to produce for them. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with appearing too good to be true!

Realize that not every interview will be successful. You may find that the interviewer is looking for a specific personality type and you don't quite match that profile.  There may be someone else more qualified or the job is already filled from within and they are just going through the motions to cover themselves.  Maybe the interviewer doesn't like your cologne and has a major case of allergies that day. There are many reasons (I’m sure you could add to this list) as to why you are not getting an offer or second interview.  Whatever the reason, know that many are simply out of your control.  DO NOT take it personally.  HOWEVER, there are many more that are in your control so be prepared!  Knowledge with confidence that you have the skill and ability to do the job successfully will take you far in any interview.   

Problems are not stop signs they are guidelines (Robert Schuller).