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Good Luck!

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I'll tell you what I told my little bro who has been interviewing since graduating.

I don't interview for jobs often so I'm not sure how good my advice is. Been at this job for about 5 years and was at the last place for 7. Did plenty of interviews before then though.

Be confident, but not cocky or arrogant. I go in there knowing I'm going to be offered the job. I also treat the interview as an opportunity for me to interview my potential employer. I let 'em know I'm looking for the right fit for me because I don't like jumping from job to job.

Just be honest and try to stay calm. If you're feeling a little nervous and you think your interviewer is noticing just tell them you're nervous and why.

You're going to be fine. Best of luck. Keep us posted.

welp...no sense in trying to out do this.

So I'll just say this-drink your morning coffee, then change into your suit. This avoids coffee stains.

Also make sure to squeeze their hand really hard. Then piss on their desk. This will mark your territory and let them know you're the alpha male.

Good luck, dk. Nothing much to add except for what bleed said. Be confident but not cocky and ask some questions of your own.

Depending on what kind of position and how big the company is, you might want to prepare for some of the really dumb, generic questions they ask you. You can google those. Strengths/weaknesses, name a time you had to go above and beyond at your job, etc. Stupid questions like that.

You'll kill it. A lot of times the person giving the interview will be just as nervous as you if they haven't been doing it for years.

Ty all, especially Wiser... I had my dress sweats all hung up and ready to go, you saved me.

Best of luck! Just relax and be yourself. We'll all be pulling for you.

My rule of thumb is to dress one step above the position you're interviewing for until you get to the suit.

My line of work I wear jeans and a polo. So, the last two interviews I've done have been sans jacket. Just shirt/tie and dress pant. I don't care if I'm interviewing for a fryer spot at McDonalds, I'm showing up in at least slacks and a polo.

It's always drove me nuts to see how some people show up for interviews. Folks looking like they just rolled out the sack. I mean they cover this stuff early on in high school and it amazes me how some people go into these things.