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Good news for all you “work hard, party hard” types, as well as people who “need to smoke before going to bed” (hint: try YouPorn.com, it’s free)—the San Francisco Chronicle reports that it’s no longer legal to test all job applicants for drug use.
Last year, when my friend Cheddar Ted and I were living next to New York’s Amsterdam projects and coaching middle school sports part-time, we often found ourselves sitting around watching The Tudors on demand and
Preparation – Being over-prepared will do wonders for your nerves on the big day. Research the company, Google the interviewer, and find out as much as you can about the department you’re applying to. Not only will knowing all of this right off the bat make you sound like an intelligent and motivated candidate, but it will give you opportunities to ask questions of your own and show genuine interest in the company.
Ace your resume – There’s no reason why you shouldn’t know your resume inside and out (even if you had someone else write it). That piece of paper is oftentimes the only bit of info your interviewer will have about you, so expect questions to be based directly off your resume, and be prepared to expand upon your relevant achievements.
Body language – What you say with your body during an interview is almost as important as what’s coming out of your mouth. Sit straight, lean forward, smile, and make eye contact. Don’t slouch, fold your arms, look down, fart, or fidget. You may not like how superficial our society is, but appearance is crucial.
Be animated and articulate – Don’t sound like a robot when asked “tell me about yourself” or “why do you want to work for X company.” Answering too quickly, monotonously, or with one long “uuuhhhh” will make you sound either too rehearsed, uninterested, or simply unprepared. Make an effort to be clear and confident so you sound like you’ve put thought into your answers.
Follow-up – Always send a thank you note to your interviewer for their time and consideration within 48 hours of the interview. This isn’t just good manners: a follow-up note gives you the chance to reiterate your interest and ask any questions that weren’t answered during the actual interview.
Your resume has been perfected. Your cover letters off the chain. You’ve networked like a champion and cleaned up your online profile. The results? You’ve scored an interview!
Holy S*%#, you’ve got an interview! This is going to be terrifying
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