TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW

***FIVE GUIDELINES FOR A BIG INTERVIEW***

When you're interviewing for a new job, it's easy to make mistakes. You get nervous or you're not prepared for a question. So here are five guidelines to follow for your next big interview . . .

#1.) DO SOME RESEARCH. Your interviewer expects you to know how to do the job you're interviewing for. But, if you also learn about the company, you'll show that you're interested in the whole organization, not just the job.

#2.) DON'T LIE. Even if you've done your research, you're not expected to know the answer to EVERY question. So whatever you do, don't lie.

#3.) BE PROFESSIONAL. Your interviewer will probably try to make you feel as comfortable as possible . . . but don't get TOO comfortable. And don't bring up personal topics like your political or religious beliefs.

#4.) KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT. You'll probably get standard questions like "What's your biggest weakness?" or "Why do you want to work here?" --They might SEEM like simple questions, but they're harder to answer than they sound, so BE PREPARED.

#5.) PUT ON A HAPPY FACE. Don't use your interview to talk about how your old boss was a jerk, or to explain why you hated your old co-workers. You'll just make yourself look bad. --Stay positive and let them know you're someone they'll enjoy working with. (CareerBuilder.com)