I remember the first big job interview I had after I graduated college. It was with an international corporation and I was applying for a writing position. As I sat in the lobby waiting to meet with the interviewer, I realized it was slowly getting very warm. I glanced over at the digital thermostat and saw that it registered a cool 65 degrees. That’s when I realized the room wasn’t getting hotter, I was. I was beginning to sweat in places I didn’t know had sweat glands.
I started to panic. What if I don’t get the job because I’m glistening like fresh snow on Christmas morning? I’m doomed. Then it dawned on me: It would take gallons of sweat to seep through my suit coat. There’s no way they could tell how much I was sweating if I just kept my suit jacket on. I pulled out my handkerchief, wiped my face and walked into my interview. Three days later I was hired. The moral of the story? Always wear a suit jacket; you may never know what you need to cover up. Other tips: Be prepared with a copy of your resume, practice answering questions with a friend, prepare a list of questions to ask the interviewer, and be as confident as you can, even if you are sweating profusely.
Interview questions and answers
Job interview questions and answers, skills and advice for successful interviewing
