15 Best Jobs in the World [Video]

15 Best Jobs in the World VideoThe job possibilities out there extend beyond your wildest imagination. Astronaut? Sure, that seems pretty awesome. But what if you could get paid to ride waterslides and tell how you feel about them? mora awesome. Or how about getting paid to taste chocolate? Sign us up, please. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) Check out the following Wacky Wednesday profile of jobs that seem too good to be true from Professional Zombie (really) to Luxury Bed Tester. Here are the 15 Best Jobs in the World right now

4 Post-Interview Rules That Will Land You Your Dream Job

4 Post-Interview Rules That Will Land You Your Dream Job Looking for a job is a lot like dating you put on your nicest clothes, you meet questions with poised responses that show off your best self, and youre constantly wondering what the rolle on the other side of the table thinks of you. Then your time ends and you leave.However, landing the job of your dreams doesnt merely happenonce you shake hands and part ways. Here are the post-interview steps that you can and should take directly following your meeting that will increase the likelihood of your success, and fortunately it doesnt include any worrying about if youre moving too fast.1. Send a thank you note the same dayWithin 24 hours of your interview, you should reach out and thank your interviewer(s) for taking the time out to speak with you. This is your opportunity to succinctly reiterate how well qualified you are, and if you have any more pitches or elaborations on something you discussed in your interview, briefly men tion them here. The goal of the schmelzglas is to keep them thinking about you and demonstrate your excitement for the position.It is important to keep in mind that your thank you email is just a short follow-up. Keep your your polite and your letter quick, professional, and error-free. Stay on your points of why youre the right fit for the position and then hit send nothing too casual. (Save the cutesy gifs and funny memes for once you get the job.) Also, it never hurts to have a second pair of eyes check for spelling errors. Not sending a thank you note is better than sending a thank you note riddled with typos and grammatical issues.2. Follow-up in the time specifiedOne of the interview questions you should ask is when you should expect to hear from them. Once you have agreed on a time, honor that. Other than your immediate thank you email, do not pester. If you discussed that it will be a week before the hiring manager would reach out, then give them a week.However, if they sai d a week and a week comes and there still has been no contact, you may send a pleasant email the following day just to nichts von base and inquire about the status of the position. If theres still radio silence, give them another week before you reach out again. In the hyper competitive job market, it is very likely that it may take two follow-up emails to get a response.3. Let it goHeres the tricky part of the post-interview process that draws parallels back to dating accepting that its not working out. If after two emails you do not hear back, its time to move on. Sometimes hiring managers get so oversaturated with applicants and interviewees that they forget to reach out to everyone they have spoken to. Other times, they keep you on the hook in case the person they chose doesnt work out. It can be a tough call on your part when to accept that this likely wont be the job for you--but its an important call to make to keep you from getting too jaded during the daunting job hunt.One important thing to keep in mind as you decide to move on to other things is if they dont respect you enough to respond to your emails or hold true to their promises of contact, then they likely wont respect you as an employee. Your time is valuable and you should stick to that. Believe in yourself and your abilities and take your skills elsewhere.4. Keep applyingApplying for jobs can seem like a lot of hurry-up-and-wait, and it is. But you dont have to be idle just because you are in the middle of the interview process for a position. You should continue to apply for jobs that interest and excite you. In addition to keeping your options open, many experts have suggested thatroutinely applying to jobs, even if you have a job, can keep your mind sharp and your skills relevant. It will also help you keep focused on career goals you have made for yourself.The waiting period can be more stressful than the interview process. But, even if you dont land the job you initially interviewed fo r, pat yourself on the back for getting to that point. Only anaverage of 2% of applicantsget interviews. Remember that you got that far and use that momentum to keep moving forward. Someday the perfect job will come, and behauptung quick steps will help you lock it down.--Alexandra Deabler is a writer and editor. She has published articles about California history, travel, lifestyle, personal essays, and short fiction. She lives in New York City and can be reached through her website Fairygodboss is committed to improving the workplace and lives of women.Join us by reviewing your employer

Teach, lead and inspire

Teach, lead and inspire Teach. Lead. Inspire How To Become A TeacherPosted October 13, 2011, by Andrea Riddell We can all recall, from ur many years of schooling, that one unique teacher who inspired us to learn and made homework seem less of a chore. Hollywood has captured these mentors in countless movies, from Dead Poets Society to Dangerous Minds and even The Karate Kid, films about teachers who know that gaining an education is mora than just memorising facts and figures. Becoming a teacher is one of the most rewarding career choices, with more intangible rewards than any other job. With so many different subject areas and levels of education, the opportunities to work in the education and training sector are vast and exciting. In addition to regular teaching, there are also opportunities outside of schools with positions in museums, community services and health organisations. You can also specialise your skills and experience by becoming a special needs teacher, librarian tea cher or an English as a second language (ESL) teacher. And with skills shortages already plaguing the industry and more predicted with the ageing population, job vacancies permanent, temporary and contractual are opening up across the board. Primary education The role of primary school teacher is as dynamic as primary school itself. Teachers can find themselves switching between the roles of educator, carer, supervisor and guide. Unlike other teachers, the primary school teacher is required to have a very broad knowledge base in many subjects. For Amy Bywater, it was this variety that convinced her to pursue a career as a primary teacher. Ive always thought that teaching, and education in general, is one of the most important foundations of any society, so I like the idea of working in such a meaningful pursuit, says Bywater. Additionally, its very rewarding to see the great strides children make when they are just beginning their school careers. While watching and supporting t his learning curve is an extremely rewarding feeling, primary school teaching can also be a stressful career. Providing a stimulating learning environment as well as gaining the trust and respect of young children, all with different needs and skill levels, requires hard work, creativity, an acute awareness and strong communication skills. To become a primary school teacher you will need formal qualifications either a degree or graduate diploma in education. In some states and territories you will also need to undergo police checks or a Working With Children check before you begin working as a teacher. Currently, there are greater job prospects in rural and remote areas than in metropolitan or coastal cities. Secondary education The teenage years can be a turbulent and emotional ride, and high school teachers play a crucial part in the development of young people. Secondary level teachers take on many roles from educator, to counsellor, friend and guide. Teaching at this level me ans you have a lot more flexibility and variety in your teaching style and lesson plans. However, high school teachers are required to do some out-of-hours work, including marking assignments, attending staff meetings and undertaking professional training and development programs. Ben Kozel is a contract maths and science teacher who believes that while the workload in the first year of teaching may be overwhelming, the rewards outweigh the negatives. The overriding thing is seeing that spark, that light of understanding that you see go on in kids heads. When you see the end result, it makes the strain of some of the difficulties you face worthwhile, says Kozel. High school teachers also require qualifications in the form of a Bachelor of Education (Secondary), which covers teaching techniques as well as the subjects you will specialise in, or a graduate diploma of education. You may also require a police check or a Working with Children Check, depending on the state you are plann ing to work in. There is a shortage of teachers with specialist skills, such as maths, science and technology, in both metropolitan as well as rural areas. There are also job opportunities to become a head of department, deputy principal or principal. Tertiary education If your aspirations are leading you to the world of tertiary education, then this world is undeniably your oyster when it comes to what you can teach and how you teach it. As a lecturer or a tutor, you will be required to capture the attention of large groups of students from a sortiment of backgrounds and ages. While this may be a more difficult task than engaging the minds of school children, the increase in student intellectual maturity means you have the chance to engage in intellectually stimulating debate. The hours for tertiary education teachers can extend to nights and weekends, but there are also opportunities to travel both nationally and internationally for conferences and fieldwork. It is this ability to be able to conduct research in your field of expertise that university lecturer Peter de Vries enjoys the most. I really enjoy the research and having the freedom to pursue research within an area that really interests me. And I also enjoy knowing that the research were undertaking is beneficial for the community, says de Vries. To be a lecturer, you really need dual skills in teaching and research. To qualify for a position in tertiary education, further study, such as a graduate or masters degree, is required on top of your bachelor degree. If you want to teach in Vocational Education and Training, such as at a TAFE, you will also need to have industry experience in your specialist field. Job prospects for tertiary-level work depend on public funding as well as the demand for the course. Teaching English as a second language Another option is to study a TESOL qualification and teach English to foreign students. Teaching is one of the best careers to take around the world, and in fact a major reason for Australias teacher shortage is due to teachers leaving to work abroad. Australian teachers are valued overseas for their expertise in the English language as well as their ability to handle difficult classes, and many countries offer higher pay and lucrative tax breaks. For Jayde Walker, it was the opportunity to travel overseas that attracted her to get a TESOL qualification and move to China. Teaching English overseas allowed me the opportunity to get the best possible experience out of living in a foreign country while providing the security of an income and somewhere to live, and also giving something back, says Walker. There are also opportunities to teach English in Australia to students who hail from different linguistic backgrounds. Whether you are working in Australia or overseas, teaching English as a second language (ESL) does not require you to be mehrsprachig and lessons are conducted in English. This requires different skills and techniqu es to teaching in a normal classroom. Teachers require cultural sensitivity as well as empathy. Teaching ESL in Australia, your role also includes introducing students to cultural and social norms and providing support and counselling. To be able to teach ESL overseas you will need ESL, TOEFL or TESOL certification. To teach ESL in Australia you may also require a bachelor degree in primary or secondary education. There are many job opportunities in Australia to work at all levels of education, not only in schools but also in adult migration centres, intensive language centres, TAFE Colleges and universities. Studying education by distance If youre looking to move into the education sector, you could consider gaining your qualifications online or by correspondence. This is a great alternative to on-campus study if you work full time, have family commitments or live far away from a university or college. Studying by distance means you receive all your study materials in the post o r online and communicate with your lecturers, tutors and classmates over discussion boards and other distance forums. Browen Westley is studying a Bachelor of Education (Primary) through Open Universities Australia and enjoys interacting with her classmates despite the distance. I have made a study buddy that I will always count as a friend we phone, email, text and share assessment problems. Studying online gives Westley the flexibility to study where and when she wants and gain access to support around the clock. I enjoy having the materials online, especially tutorials and lectures. This means I can look at them as many times as I need to. I love being in contact with so many people with such a wide variety of backgrounds.Education ResourcesTESOL teacher sample resumeTESOL teacher sample cover letterCareer Insider StoriesAndy McKilliam - ESL Teacher, South KoreaOya Demirbilek - Associate Dean (Education) at UNSW Built EnvironmentDavid Berger - Floristry Teacher at TAFE NS WInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerTeam LeaderHuman Resources ManagerEarly Childhood TeacherCommunity WorkerPopular Career Searchesnight school courses perth watesol courses government fundedkindergarten assistant courses melbournediploma for children services for 6 monthshow to become a primary school principal in australiaEducation CoursesBachelor of Education (Primary)Enquire verbunden Enquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate IV in Education SupportEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)Enquire Online Enquire OnlineAndrea RiddellRelated ArticlesBrowse moreOnline studyBest places to study an education courseChoosing a course can be difficult so weve done some of the research for you with our top picks for your study area. Heres what we think are the best Australian education/teaching courses on offer.Child CareEducationLive and learn working with childrenWe celebrate upcoming Childrens Week by looking at the education journey, fro m infancy through to school.TESOLHot opportunities to teach English overseasKeen to get going to see the world? Now you can complete your TESOL training overseas.

These are the Top 15 companies hiring for $100K+ jobs in January 2019

These are the Top 15 companies hiring for $100K+ jobs in January 2019These are the Top 15 companies hiring for $100K+ jobs in January 2019Its a brand new year and time for a brand new job. Though analysts do seetechnology and artificial intelligence eliminating some jobs and unemployment rising, there are still plenty of opportunities for qualified candidates.So where are all of these hot jobs paying at least $100K this month? Ladders compiled the data using its continuously updated database of high-paying jobs. Check them out - and click through to seejob openingsthat might be right for you.1. AmazonJobs available 1,659Once upon a time, they sold books and now they sell everything. And soon to have new headquarters in Long Island CityView allAmazon jobs.2.AppleJobs available1,293The iconic tech company founded by Steve Jobs has headquarters in Cupertino, CA, but has offices and jobs available all over the world. Apple has been rated one of thebest places to work by Glassdoor for th e last 10 years.View allApple jobs.(function(d, s, id) var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)0 if (d.getElementById(id)) return js = d.createElement(s) js.id = id js.src = https//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.jsxfbml=1version=v3.2 fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs)(document, script, facebook-jssdk))3. Leidos HoldingsJobs available 1,241Leidos, a joint hervorgegangen aus of Science Applications International Corporation, is an American defense company headquartered in Reston, Virginia, that provides scientific, engineering, systems integration, and technical services.View all Leidos Holdings jobs.4. InfosysJobs available 1,170This information technology consulting company is headquartered inBengaluru, Karnataka, India.View allInfosys jobs.5. MicrosoftJobs available1,1562018 was a good year for Microsoft as they were ranked as the worlds most valuable company.View allMicrosoft jobs.6. FacebookJobs available 1,140Hopefully, 2019 will be a better year for the social media plat form.View allFacebook jobs.7. Northrop GrummanJobs available1,055The U.S. Air Force just awarded the company a $450 million aircrew training contract.View allNorthrop Grumman jobs.8. HCAJobs available1,038HCA is an American for-profit operator of healthcare facilities. Healthcare is one of the hottest industries out there,so get going.View allHCA jobs.9. General ElectricJobs available1,019According to reports,CEO Larry Culp may spinoff the healthcare unit of GE.View allGE jobs.10. VMwareJobs available965VMware, Inc. is a subsidiary of Dell Technologies, that provides cloud and virtualization software and services.View allVMware jobs.11. IntelJobs available929Intel Corporation is an American multinational corporation and technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company is currently looking for a CEO.View all Intel jobs.12. CVS HealthJobs available889This retail pharmacy and healthcare company is headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island and justwrapped up its merger of Aetna.They recentlyannounced plans to launch a pilot membership programthat includes delivery perks.View all CVS jobs.13. Lockheed MartinJobs available865Lockheeds Rotary and Mission Systems business teilen recently secured a $28.9-million modification contract.View allLockheed Martin jobs.14. GoogleJobs available849The tech giant is consistently listed as one of the best companies to work at in the world and may be moving into the healthcare space soon.View allGoogle jobs.15. Banfield Pet HospitalJobs available 884A new study out of Banfield found that overweight dogs have shorter lives, not surprisingly.View allBanfield jobs.

How to Find a Career Mentor

How to Find a Career MentorHow to Find a Career MentorA career berater is someone who shares their knowledge and expertise with you in order to help you set goals, fix problems, and make good choices along your career path. I have been privileged to have career mentors who have helped me throughout my career. Career Mentors Teach About Business The first was my supervisor many years ago. He taught me just about everything I know about business and about communicating effectively with people. He also helped me move up the career ladder at our company, helped with my job search, and continued to provide advice when I moved on. Another person who mentored me was someone with vast experience writing about careers. When she and I first met, I had recently transitioned from philanthropisch Resources, and she shared her advice and wisdom. Over the years, she has also helped promote my expertise, my books, and my other work. I wouldnt be where I am today without the assistance of my care er mentors. A good career mentor, just like my mentors, voluntarily provides that career advice and assistance. The relationship youll have with your mentor will be ongoing- your mentor can guide you throughout the life of your career. Its a relationship that can last a very long time. A mentor can be indispensable both when youre starting out and when youre moving up the career ladder. How do you find a mentor? It can be easier than you think. Brian Kurth, founder, VocationVacations Career Mentorship Experiences, and author of Test-Drive Your Dream Job A Step-By-Step Guide to Finding and Creating the Work You Love, shares his tips and advice on finding a career mentor Who and How to Ask for Help Perhaps the most important step in pursuing a dream job is to find someone who already works in that field who can offer guidance and advice as you proceed. I know that sounds intimidating, but it doesnt have to be. Believe it or not, this is not as difficult as it might sound. In my ex perience, many people express fear at the prospect of asking a total stranger for help as a prospective mentor. Why would they want to help you, after all? The answer is easy People like helping other people. By asking a prospective mentor for help, youre letting them know you admire them for what they do and that their career is in demand. Its a good feeling, and many people are happy knowing their experiences and insights are valuable to others. Its not universal, of course, and not everyone will see it this way. You may run into a person you think might be a mentorship candidate who doesnt care what people think and isnt interested in helping you along your career path. But as you continue asking around, youll be surprised at just how receptive many people are. Of course, not all mentor candidates will be strangers. You may have a former boss, professor, family member, or friend who may be able to help you. Tips for Finding a Good Career Mentor Even with a few words of encour agement, the idea of searching for and finding a career mentor may seem scary, so here are a few tips to get you started If youre brand new or changing careers, it may be a good idea to research the field and find out about the top people who are in it.Learn what you can about their background, education, and even common interests.Create a list of people who seem like they might be good fits for you and your career goals.Start contacting the people on your list but go slowly with each one. Start with a polite and formal email to introduce yourself and see who responds.Be patient- your potential mentor candidates may be busy, and it could take a day or two for any of them to respond. Try to form a relationship with them and get to know their personalities even as you try to exhibit yours. Like so many other things, when you find the right mentor, youll know it. The guidance and advice from a good career mentor may be just what you need to guide you through your next set of career ste ps. Good luck, and who knows- maybe someday someone will be contacting you to be their mentor.

The 10 Best Job Search Tips of 2017

The 10 Best Job Search Tips of 2017The 10 Best Job Search Tips of 2017 If youre a smart, thoughtful candidate, youll always research what you can do to improve your odds of landing a job. The problem is, theres a plethora of advice out there. With so many articles, books, videos and even friends and family telling you what you need to do to score your dream job, how do you have time to sort through it all?Well, fear leid - weve distilled some of the best job search tips of 2017 down into one, easy-to-digest list for you. We combed through some of our top-performing pieces this year to get the most notable, valuable tidbits of advice so that you can find the job that fits your life in every way culture fit, salary, qualification, etc. Read through this list, and make sure to employ these tips in your next job hunt.If theres one way to sell yourself short during a salary negotiation, its by letting them know what you currently make. While the interview question, What d o you currently make? is already illegal in some places , there are many others in which it is not. But dont worry - if you come face-to-face with this question, you dont have to answer it directly.In 9 Things to Never Say in a Salary Negotiation , Josh Doody, author of Fearless Salary Negotiation recommends responding with something like the following Im not comfortable sharing my current salary. I would prefer to focus on the value I can add to this company rather than what Im paid at my current job. I dont have a specific number in mind for a desired salary, and you know better than I do what value my skill set and experience could bring to your company. I want this move to be a big step forward for me in terms of both responsibility and compensation.One of the biggest resume trends right now is including concrete metrics in the section that details your prior work experience. Recruiters and hiring managers love this because it provides context for and demonstrates the impac t of your previous accomplishments. Wondering what that might look like in practice? In Heres What the Perfect Resume Looks Like , we provided the following exampleHas the company youre applying to gone through three different VPs of Finance, or any other high-level executive position, in one year? You may want to think twice about whether or not its right for you.This can indicate a few things. One, leadership may be very fickle unable to land on the specific qualities they want in a candidate . Two, the company may have a bad internal culture which makes retention nearly impossible, no matter how talented the new hires may be. Three, top-level goals may be as fleeting as the talent, says Glassdoor Editorial Director Amy Elisa Jackson in 7 Types of Companies You Should Never Work For .The fix? Companies with high turnover wont deliver on their promises and may just be a waste of time - unless there are extenuating circumstances, you may want to direct your efforts elsewhere.J ust as its good to research a company before you apply to a job, its good to research the CEO as well, as Jackson demonstrates in 6 Types of CEOs You Should Never Work For .Having creative ideas and a strong vision for ones company are great qualities to have in a CEO. However, if theyre only capable of presenting a dream without possessing the determination, focus and grit to actually see it through, they may not be best suited for the top position at a company.If you are someone who appreciates clear guidance, structure, and an achievable plan, the dreamer CEO is not for you, Jackson says. The best dreamers (think Elon Musk and Bill Gates ) also have a dash of expertise and understand the weight of asking others to follow their crazy ideas.Its a simple concept, but one thats helped launch Cathy Engelbert to the top of the corporate ladder, as she shares in The Brilliant Career Advice from Deloittes CEO in One Sentence . When asked what her secret to success was, Engelbert sai d it was Building a team that brings you solutions instead of challenges, listening to and collaborating with them - that ultimately prioritizes your focus on issues where you can have the most impact, not just scratch items off the to do list To me, productivity is directly related to the personal relationships you are able to build.Moral of the story - if you want to keep climbing the ranks, it helps to have a solid group of colleagues who can vouch for you and open doors for you.The number one way to become the candidate that recruiters dream of? Informing yourself about the role and company so that by the time you show up to the interview, you already know that youre qualified for the position and a good fit for the culture. One of the best ways to demonstrate this is by doing your research beforehand. That way, you dont have to show up to the interview asking questions like, What exactly does the company / this department do?Finding the answer to this question is part of your research. Your questions need to show that youve put in the time and done some basic research about the company and role, says Harriet Green, General Manager, IBM Watson Internet of Things, Customer Engagement & Education in 11 Things to Never Say in an Interview, According to a Hiring Manager . Instead, consider asking what projects the department is currently engaged in or what challenges it faces, with a view to highlighting the value you can bring.Hardworking, synergy, wheelhouse these are all words that recruiters and hiring managers and tired of hearing. Not only have they been used so often to the point that theyre basically meaningless - they also dont really prove anything about you.You have a limited amount of time to catch a recruiter or hiring managers eye - use it wisely, cautions Jamie Hichens, Senior Talent Acquisition lebensgefhrte at Glassdoor in 21 Words To Never Include In Your Resume .Instead of bluntly listing qualities like hardworking on your resume, prov ide relevant anecdotes that demonstrate those values. For example, highlighting an additional project or responsibility you took on in addition to your expected tasks is a good way to show youre hardworking without coming out and saying it.The fact that recruiters cant see you during a phone interview is both a blessing and a curse - on the one hand, you dont have to worry about appearing nervous or getting caught taking a peek at an interview cheat sheet. On the other hand, it does open up the temptation to multitask.My number one pet peeve is people who decide to multitask while on the phone interview, says Dan Krupansky, Talent Acquisition Manager at PrimePay in the piece 12 Things to Never Do During A Phone Interview . I have heard candidates washing dishes, making lunch in the microwave, going for walks, letting their dog out and grocery shopping during the interview. I even had one person use the bathroom and flush the toilet while speaking with me.While you probably have the common sense to avoid activities like that, it can be easy to check your email or Facebook while a recruiter is speaking at length. If you know youll be tempted, stow your computer away.I get it tailoring your resume to the specific job and company you want is a pain. But if youre applying to your dream company, its well worth the effort.fruchtwein resumes are reviewed electronically before a human sees them, says career coach Jeanne Patt in 6 Resume Mistakes To Avoid At All Costs . Tailoring each submittal with keywords from the job posting is critical to pass the electronic screening.Look at each bullet point in your resume, and think about whether or not it communicates the skills, personality traits and values that the company youre applying to is looking for. If not, tweak it until it does.When people talk about why theyre seeking out a new position, they often delve into everything that was wrong with their former employer low pay, a bad boss, uninteresting and unchalle nging work, etc. But if you dive down into the rabbit hole of what didnt work, you can come off as negative and ungrateful - definitely not traits you want to highlight to a potential employer.Complaining about how you didnt get along in your last work environment is detrimental on two levels. First, it shows your lack of ability to cope with a challenging situation and move past it. Second, the last thing your interviewer wants is for you to be talking trash about their company or employees in the future, says Glassdoor contributor Lillian Childress in 11 Things To Never Say in a Job Interview .Instead, veer away from the negative and focus on the positive - rather than talking about why you want to leave your current company, talk about why you want to apply to the current company, perhaps because of their excellent company culture, career opportunities, etc. Not only will this make you look more positive - its flattering for the employer to hear.

Making That Great First Impression

Making That Great First ImpressionMaking That Great First ImpressionThe first step to nailing an vorstellungsgesprch is making a great first impression.When you go to an bewerberinterview, your first impression will have a lasting impact on whether you get the job or not. In many cases, your candidacy is decided long before the interview ends. That is why first impressions are incredibly important. You want to come off as confident, knowledgeable, polite, and eager. But you dont want to seem cocky, over-eager or nervous. It can be hard to make sure that your first impression is not only a lasting one, but a good one. This is why its always a good idea to study and prepare before the interview.Dress appropriately.The first thing you want to make sure of is that your clothing is on par. You should be dressing for the job you want- which should be the job you are interviewing for. If you are unsure of how to dress, business-wear is always the go-to answer. Wear nice pants, not jeans. Wear a button up shirt with a tie. If youre a woman, a pant suit or appropriate skirt would work nicely. Make sure that you are hygienic, your hair is brushed or combed, you dont have bad breath, your nails are clean, etc. These are all things that will be taken into consideration when it comes to a first impression.Be timely.You want to show up to your interview on time. However, on time does not mean the exact time the interview is supposed to start. This may seem like you are rushing or do not understand proper interview protocol. You want to arrive to your interview around fifteen minutes early. This way you can seem punctual and prepared for the interview, as well as give yourself a few minutes to sit down and relax. You also dont want to arrive to an interview too early. If you arrive too early, the company may feel like they have to cater to you or keep you occupied. In turn, this could lead to annoyance that will negatively affect your chances.Shake hands.You always want to acknowledge the interviewer in some way. The most common, as well as most appropriate, way to do this, is to shake hands. Offer a firm grasp, as well as exchange those first greetings. Ask the interviewer how his day is going, or introduce yourself. If the interviewer doesnt extend his hand first for a handshake, dont worry Just extend your arm anyway, and let him follow.Be prepared.There is no impression quite as bad as showing up frazzled and unprepared. Prove that you can put in time to do the research. Show up with a basic understanding of the company and what they do. Prepare questions that youd like answered. Not only does this make an amazing first impression, but it is also likely to help show your interest in the company and in the position.Be kind to everyone.When you are going to an interview, you are not just trying to impress the person conducting the interview. You should be on your very best behavior with all company employees. This could mean everyone from the parkin g attendant, secretary, security officers, or anyone else you may encounter. You never know who is watching, or who might report your behavior back to the hiring manager.Draw connections.A good way to start off on a good foot is to find common ground with the interviewer. This is a very simple version of small talk that will start the interview off on a positive note. When you are taken to the interviewers office, take a look around. Notice a degree on the wall? You could talk about how you or a family member attended that school, as well. Or a simple, Oh, I see you like the Yankees, too It doesnt have to be a major connection- just something small to put you both in the right frame of mind.Speak confidently.When you are talking during the interview, be very conscious of what you are saying. You want to avoid filler words as much as possible. Filler words are um, like, uh. If you are having trouble responding to something thats been asking of you, there are tactics you can utilize t o buy some time. Repeat the question to yourself, as if you are contemplating the answer. Ask for a glass of water. Ask a question of your own.Know the interviewer.A lot of times, pre-interview, you are told who will be conducting the interview. Use this knowledge to your advantage Coming in to the interview right off the bat and knowing your interviews name will win you points in the first impression stage. If the interviewer has articles published, read up on them. Something as simple as knowing how to pronounce the interviewers name could lead to them being impressed.