When we make it known to our friends and family that we are looking for a job, we suddenly become swarmed with a ridiculous amount of advice about how to approach interviews.
...Dress professionally, walk in with the right attitude, just be yourself, do your research, practice in front of a mirror...
We are already so worried about our finances and our future that the sheer amount of advice that we get causes even more confusion and stress than the interview itself. Things become so overwhelming you dont even know what to say or how to act after a while. The fact of the matter is, employers know exactly what theyre looking for and have made their decision about you within the first five minutes of the interview. Either you are a good match or you are not. The remaining fifteen minutes of the interview is for emphasis and verification.
If they want you, they want you - all that extra advice does not make much difference; it only gives you a leading edge. Honestly, you could show up late, have bad breath and no pants. If you are the best candidate then they will hire you.
Of course, I might be weary of a company whose chooses a pants-less person as their "best candidate."
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