I've been on hundreds of interviews for many different types of jobs. I can honestly say that the process requires some preparation. I've researched a few websites and found some helpful hints. One website recommended that a person should research the company they are interviewing for. Another states the obvious which is to dress in proper business attire. It is recommended to wear dark colors so you can convey a conservative image to the employer.
One should also be prepared to answer questions like: "Why should I hire you?" "Why do you want this job?" "What are your strengths and weaknesses?"Punctuality is very important. It is vital to be able to give a good impression at every angle to the interviewer. From experience, I can honestly agree with all these tips. I can also add that confidence is also very important. One must show that they are right for the job without a shred of a doubt. all these tips can be found on the following websites: http://www.employmentguide.com/careeradvice/Interview_Tips.html,http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco20045.htm, and http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/jobinterviewtip.htm
I agree that confidence is a very useful tool to practice during an interview. With confidence your less likely to feel nervous. A great way to gain that confidence for the interview like you said is being very well prepared when it comes to your own past work history to the actually history on the company your applying for ;)
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