8 Ways to Make a Terrible First Impression

8 Ways to Make a Terrible First ImpressionYou know how important the first impression is. Thats why it can be really easy to screw it upeven if you only screw it up by trying too hard. Here are a few ways to really make a belly flop of your first impression. Study them and make sure to pivot in another direction googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) 1. Try Too HardWe know you want to be memorable. So do they. If youre too witty, too eager, too high energy if you finish your interviewers sentences or jump in too quickly with a personal anecdote or some sidebar to explain some aspect of your resume if youre generally just too RIGHT THERE rather than making an effort to listen to your conversation partner rather than perform then youre trying too hard. And whomever youre talking too is probably more tired than intrigued.2. Being Too DifferentIf youre laboring to point out your personal quirks in a transparent effort to platzdeckchen yourself apar t from the crowd, you might actually be doing yourself a disservice. Theres nothing wrong with being average or above average. You dont have to shout how unique you are at every conversational turn.3. Bad Body LanguageHow you carry yourself matters, too. Try not to cross your arms across your chest. Make sure to smile and make eye contactas failure to do both can make you seem hostile and untrustworthy. And whatever you do, be respectful of others personal space. Dont be the space invader.4. InappropriatenessDont gossip.Youll come off looking terrible. And dont make rude or inappropriate jokesparticularly off-color ones or potentially political or bigoted ones either. No one will want to get to know you better if youre rude or racist.5. RudenessIf you keep checking your watchor worse, staring at your phone the entire time, then you deserve to make a bad impression. Grow up. Put your devices down and be present for the five minutes it takes to make a good impression.6. OversharingDon t try to forge instant intimacy by sharing all the intimate details of your life. Your personal history should stay at least a little personal for the first 10 minutes of a new connection. And you never know when you might put your foot in your mouth because of not knowing anything about the other persons personal history. Also, you and this person have literally just met. How can you be sure theyre trustworthy?7. NosinessOn the other hand, dont ask a bunch of nosy personal questions to try and find out that other persons intimate personal history. Let that stuff happen naturally over time as the relationship builds. If you even make it out of the conversation with a relationship to build, that is.8. SteamrollingThis includes filling every silence with chatter and assuming the other person agrees with you about everything you say, and then ranting on and on about it. Take a moment to step back and give your conversation partners some space to speak. Try listening for once and dont b e too stingy to relinquish your spot in the drivers seat.

How This Student is Using Tech to Make the College Admissions Process More Equal

How This Student is Using Tech to Make the College Admissions Process More Equal When Omika Suryawanshi, a first-year student at the University of Virginia (UVA), joined scholar communities at her school, she welches torn by their lack of diversity. After discussing her communitys diversity problem with trusted advisors and peers, she realized the lack of free college admissions resources was a huge barrier to low-income students with university aspirations. With college students at various campuses, Suryawanshi launched The Admit List a community of collegiate scholars who provide free, remote college counseling to high school students.On top of her work with The Admit List, this computer science and American studies student is passionate about womens STEM education and civil rights. She was a Younger Leader of the Year finalist in the Women in IT Awards, sponsored by UNICEF, for her work with Leap Into Technology which she founded in 2016. We talked to Suryawanshi about her work w ith The Admit List and Leap Into Technology, dealing with imposter syndrome and how women can work to make their university spaces more diverse.How are you making an impact on your school or local community?There are a solid amount activities that Im involved with, both at UVA and back at home in Ridgefield, Connecticut. My latest passion project, which has the qualifikation to make the largest impact of all my endeavors so far, is The Admit List. The Admit List is a community of collegiate scholars from all walks of life coming together to offer low-income, primarily first-generation high school students with free, remote college counseling.Outside of The Admit List, I am involved with Leap Into Technology (which teaches middle school girls about applications of technology outside of programming), tutoring at a local high school and developing curriculum for a CS/Social Impact pilot at UVA.What made you passionate about the project or role thats allowing you to make a difference?I am fortunate enough to be a member of multiple scholar communities, but was torn by the lack of diversity in most of them. Through conversations with trusted advisors and peers, I isolated the general lack of information and resources available to low-income students as one of the largest contributors to the homogeneity. Just the idea of diversifying the educational system really excites me and pushes me to work harder on The Admit List.How did you get in this ort? Were you elected, selected, or did you start the project yourself? What steps did you take to fulfill this role?In November of 2018, a few other college students at various campuses nationwide and I decided that we wanted to make a change at all of our institutions. The Admit List is a product of our conviction and desire to give opportunities to students who dont know what is available to them.What other activities, projects, or jobs do you do at school? Spill your resumeIm a research assistant for a graduate dissertatio n about segregation academies throughout the South. I also host high school students visiting the University of Virginia, and am working with three other UVA students to launch a program that will ideally help close the achievement gap in Charlottesvilles K-12 system.What is an accomplishment youre proud of?Recently, my younger brother had to write a paper about an individual he admires and he wrote about me.What is a challenge that youve faced and overcome?Like so many other women nationwide, I deal with imposter syndrome. It might elendlage even be fair to say that Ive completely overcome it, but Ive worked hard to make sure that I dont let my insecurities about deserving to be somewhere keep me from achieving my goals.What advice do you have for women who want to make a difference at their school?Reach out to professors Reach out administrators Apply to grants College is this really cool, unique space where there are so many opportunities and individuals that are there for no oth er reason but to help you succeed, and not enough people take advantage of it. If theres something you want to change, reach out to the people around you. Odds are, theres someone that feels as passionate as you do about changing the status quo.Who is YOUR Fairygodboss? Why?My Fairygodboss is Claudette Colvin -- at the age of 15, she recognized discrimination and defied segregation laws almost a whole year before Rosa Parks. She acted decisively and with conviction to uphold her beliefs.Lightning Round Whats Your Karaoke Song?You Make My Dreams (Come True) by Hall and Oates.Lightning Round Whats Your Favorite Book?Free the Beaches by Andrew Kahrl.Lightning Round Whats Your Favorite Movie?13th.Lightning Round Whats Your Favorite Quote?Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. Barack Obama.Fairygodboss is all about celebrating female leaders so every other week, we celebrate a young woman who is making a difference in her school or loc al community. Do you know a student leader whos making an impact? Celebrate her and thank her by nominating her here.

Best Careers for People with ADD

Best Careers for People with ADD Finding the best careers for your strengths is essential to the quality of your life. However, being able to use your gifts, strengths, and skill to overcome your weaknesses is perhaps even more vital to career success. People with attention deficit disorder often do not realize how many jobs there actually are for people withADD. Instead of viewing ADD as a limiting factor in your professional career, it might be time to see yourself in a more positive light.There are many wonderfulcareers forADDpeople who are educated, excited, and skilled. However, finding thebest careercan take time and effort. In the end, not only are some of thebest careersperfect for people with attention deficit disorder, but people with ADD can be iverstndigung im strafverfahren candidates for employers. People withADDfit well into jobs that match their strengths and weaknesses.While an at tention span may be short, it allows a person to keep moving and not be caught or stuck in one area. One of the great things about people withADDis that they often have a big picture approach to learning and understanding. This is not only required but a bonus in these and other specialized fields. People who are notADDtend to want to know everything before they can proceed and this can be limiting.Some of the best careers includeCreative fields like marketing, design, and artistic crafts are a good option. People with ADD are often fiercely creative and can be particularly adept at the inception stage of projects.The medical profession, strangely enough is a good fit. Intense problem solving, coupled with cross-referencing across multiple areas of health are required in medicine, particularly in diagnostics. In the medical field, areas of particular strength would be practices which require a great deal of broad, creative inference diagnostic medicine is the best example.Jobs in t he fields of science and engineering can be a great fit for those who struggle with short attention spans, yet have a global learning style. Interest in a broad variety of topics is a requirement and an asset.A fast-paced environment seems to be an ideal career for those withADD. This could include outside sales or even certain technical fields.Besides types of professions, studies have also shown thatADDpeople often flourish in owning and managing their own businesses. Seeing the big picture opens up growth and opportunities others may pass by.People excel in their occupations when they are passionate about what they are doing. No matter who you are, you will love your job if it is something you not only enjoy, but that requires theblossomingof your inner talents in order to succeed. We all want stretch positions and people with ADD are no different.HavingADD can actually be a great asset when searching for that perfect career you have the capacity to study a broad range of jobs quickly and attack your job search with zeal. There are manyjobs for people with Attention Deficit Disorder, but finding the best careers can only be determined by considering ones passions, strengths, and gumption to succeed.ADD certainly should no longer be viewed as a limiting factor, but rather as an individual trait which can be creatively exploited for even great career success. It is important, however, to plan your career around your own personality so that you can play to your strengths and overcome your weaknesses.

Demographic Data is Critical for Media

Demographic Data is Critical for MediaDemographic Data is Critical for MediaDemographic data sounds like a term that would only come up in a meeting of market research experts. But if you work in media, you need to know the basics of demographics to enaya your media product whether its a TV newscast, radio show, magazine or website reaches the people you want. Simply put, demographic data information is used in media marketing to classify an audience by age, gender, race and other categories. In media, as in all business, demographics are used to pinpoint potential audience growth and to spot under-performance. Heres a sure sign of a media rookie You ask him who he wants to reach with his TV program, and he says, Everybody. True, its called broadcasting, but if you try to hit too broad of an audience, you likely end up reaching nobody. Examples of Products That Reach Different Demographics Cosmopolitan, Womans Day and Better Homes Gardens are magazines that reach the female de mographic. But beyond that, they target different types of women. You wouldnt think twice about seeing a racy subject advertised on the titelseite of Cosmopolitan. Thats because it aims to reach a younger, hipper worldly woman than its rivals. The publishers of Cosmo know theyre talking to a much different audience that the women who read Better Homes Gardens, which would never put a sexy headline on its cover. Finding Your Most Desired Demos A TV station or network tracks its success using Nielsen ratings. These ratings reports not only show the overall household numbers, but they also break down the results by various demographic categories. In television, most producers would like to reach people ages 18-34, 18-49 or 25-54. The reason is those are the groups most coveted by TV advertisers. Sure, the TV networks want to create a hit show. But they also want to be able to sell commercials within the program. Thats why you see many prime time TV programs that feature people in these age groups in the starring roles. Yes, there may be a grandmother in the show, but not as the star. How Products Are Tweaked to Reach Key Demos A TV news director knows there is an infinite number of stories he could pursue. But when it comes time to make choices, demographics often play a role. Sure, a station will cover the murder of a senior man who isnt in the target demographic groups. But when its time to decide whether to do a special report on social security or public schools, the schools usually win out. Thats because parents of young children fall into that 18-34, 18-49, 25-54 age range. If the station does decide to do a story on social security, it could present it as what younger adults can do to make sure their aging parents have the money they need to live. Taking that perspective helps the subject appeal to younger viewers. Changing Your Product to Hit the Audience You Want Media companies constantly modify their products and the way they are advertise d to hit a certain demographic group. The publisher of a womens magazine who follows demographic trends may decide her audience is becoming too old to attract the top advertisers. So she will focus on putting younger people on the cover and writing articles for a younger female customer to change the magazines demographic makeup. In the magazine world, general interest publications that were designed to appeal to people of all ages and both genders sometimes struggle by trying to attract such a broad audience. Life and Look magazines are two examples. Readers enjoy magazines that seem tailored just for them. When youre launching your media product or evaluating a product thats been around for years, use demographic data as a yardstick for growth. If you only appeal to people ages 65, the sad fact is, as they pass away, so does your customer base unless you are constantly seeking younger people who will grow to use your product even if they arent ready for it today.

Ageism and the Social Media Job Search

Ageism and the Social Media Job SearchAgeism and the Social Media Job SearchDo those years of experience count for or against you?Im 59 years old with a full-time job in medical ultrasound imaging. I have 32 years of experience in the field. With hospital downsizing and Medicare cutbacks, the higher-paid employees costing the most will be looked at. Your book Job Searching With Social Media For Dummies is very helpful and I want to follow your suggestions. I have two questions. Should I state my true years of experience, or would that make recruiters shy away because of age? Would my LinkedIn profile indicate to my present employer that Im unhappy in my current position?Thank you for your time,Ultrasound BobDear Ultrasound Bob,Good for you for seeing the writing on the wall. leid everyone has the guts to acknowledge the fact that their job is not going to last forever. When I was at Cisco in 2008, living in Las Vegas, even though I knew my job would go away, I didnt do anything about it. So first, I want to applaud you and give you the chance to celebrate your own courage.Many people I talk to have concerns about their age and years of experience, old and young. It used to be that more years of experience was a great thing to have. These days, experience can often mean being on a list of the first to go during layoffs. For recruiters, age can have many different subtexts - though by law, that shouldnt be.I think there is nothing wrong with downplaying those years of experience. They are simply not the asset they once were. In fact, youve beaten the national average for the length of a career by 6.4 times The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the average time in a position is 2 years at a company, 4 years and in a career for about 5 years. In the course of your single career, most Americans would have had 6.4 different careers.Why not just say you have over 15 years of experience? On your resume and LinkedIn work history, just go back 15 years. In your summ ary, there is no reason to specify the exact number of years of experience you have, and 15 years is long by todays standards. But its not so long as to indicate that you would require a significantly higher salary than someone else. You do not have to put every single job youve ever had on your resume.In your second question, you worry that by simply having a presence on LinkedIn, you might communicate that you are looking for work. Generally speaking, this isnt how people see LinkedIn. Indeed, there are many users of LinkedIn who are very happy with their current jobs.However, this perception may be different at your current job. I would do a quick search to see if other people at your current employer have profiles. If they do, then its probably OK for you to have one, too. If not, then maybe you should be careful.One additional piece of advice If you do end up setting up a LinkedIn profile and begin to build a large network (which you should), be koranvers to reset the privacy s etting that broadcasts every single change you make to your profile. If an employer sees a sudden flurry of profile changes, this might lead them to conclude that you are looking for another job.

The death of expertise Why a few generalists will rule the future of work

The death of expertise Why a few generalists will rule the future of workThe death of expertise Why a few generalists will rule the future of workOn 11 March 1811, a destructive movement emerged in Nottinghamshire and spread rapidly throughout the north of England.This movement welches led by a group of disgruntled textile workers, who had spent the majority of their lives specializing in weaving and feared that the rising popularity of automated textile equipment would replace their jobs and livelihoods.Up until that day, the skilled workers had lived by the ethos of the time the more you specialize, the better your financial security.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreBut this security blanket was unexpectedly yanked off the majority of skilled textile workers, who suddenly found themselves unemployed and unable to make ends meet, because they could no longer compete with the new machines.Driven by rage and a sense of betrayal, the workers gathered together and vowed to destroy the textile machines that stole their jobs. They called themselves The Luddites, named after Ned Ludd, a fictional robin hood type of character who destroyed textile machines.Late at night, the Luddites would rendezvous to practice drills and maneuvers, and by day they would smash and burn looms, stocking frames and factory machinery.As the Luddites rapidly grew in popularity across the country, wealthy factory owners recruited over 14,000 soldiers to retaliate with gun violence.Eventually the British Government passed the Frame Breaking Act of 1812, which made the destruction of mechanised looms punishable by death. Shortly afterwards, several dozen Luddites were charged with crimes, put to death by hanging and shipped off to other countries.And just like that, in one fell swoop, the anti-technology movement led by skilled, middle-class textile workers, fell by the wayside.The Luddi tes quickly became a thing of the past, and the world would move on to deploy the use of more advanced technology in the workplace.For over 200 years, the deepest fears of the Luddites never came to pass.Specialists and white-collar workers with deep expertise continued to dominate their field of work and reap the majority of financial rewards, whilst machines worked happily alongside them.That is, until now.The rebirth of the polymathI never teach my pupilsI only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.- Albert EinsteinIn his famous 1953 essay,The Hedgehog and the Fox, philosopher Isaiah Berlin divides thinkers into two categories, by drawing reference from the Ancient Greek poet Archilochus who noted that The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.Berlin explains that whilst hedgehogs relate everything to a single, central vision, foxes pursue many ends connectedif at all, only in some de facto way.For many centuries, hedgehogs have been hel d in high esteem in society, as those who have clocked in their 10,000 hours to achieve mastery in a chosen field. Meanwhile, foxes have been cast aside as Jack of all trades, master of none, unfocused and lacking in direction.But there was a time in history when foxes were bred and celebrated by society. It was called the Renaissance period, a cultural movement that spanned from the 14th to the 17th century.In 1432, an Italian fox wrote a letter to commission work from the Duke of Milan, and listed his achievements in a wide range of disciplines including sculpting, architecture, science and mathematics.The letter did not include his talents in painting, sculpting, music, literature, anatomy, geology, astronomy, botany, writing, history, and cartography.Suffice to say that the fox got the job, and the letter would later become known as the Curriculum Vitae or CV of today.That fox was the epitome of a generalist, or formally a polymath his name was Leonardo da Vinci.Leonardo single- handedly pioneered several unrelated fields, invented the parachute, an armored fighting vehicle, a calculator, an improved version of the helicopter, not least his famous paintings such as the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper.Yet it is ironic that despite inventing the CV, a young Leonardo da Vinci would struggle to land a well-paid job in todays specialist workplace.In a similar fashion, his contemporary polymaths including the likes of Galileo, Leibniz, Michelangelo, Shakespeare and Copernicus, would have wasted their talents and been forced to specialize in the modern education system.After the renaissance period, the polymath became somewhat of an endangered species. A thing of the past.But over the last few decades we have witnessed the rebirth of the polymath as a leading public figure Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, and most notably, Elon Musk.All signs point in the direction of an unprecedented period in human history, that will give birth to a new breed of polymaths who s urpass those of the renaissance period.Heres why.The fourth Industrial Revolution has arrivedA robot may not harm humanity, or, by inaction, allow humanity to come to harm.? Isaac AsimovAccording to a 2017 Mckinsey report, between 400 million and 800 million jobs globally could be automated by machines by 2030. Meanwhile, another report published by the University of Oxford, noted that a conservative estimate of 47 percent of total US employment is at risk of automation.The mass human cleansing is already underway driverless cars and trucks, artificially intelligent radiologists, surgeons, chess players, lawyers and accountants.A quick examination of the drastic differences in the number of employees amongst the worlds largest firms of 1962 versus those of today, should have platzset off the siren.In 1962, ATT had market cap of $20 billion and 564,000 employees, whilst General Motors had a market cap of $12 billion and 605,000 employees.2Conversely, in 2017, Apple had a market cap o f $800 billion and only 116,000 employees, whilst Google had a market cap of $679 billion and only 73,992 employees.3What makes todays digital revolution so different from the others? After all, humans have collectively survived and prospered throughout the three major industrial revolutions since the 18th century.The difference is subtle but dramatic machines are beginning to learn and think for themselves in quantum leaps.Any doubt that a machine could potentially out-think, outperform and outmaneuver a human, was thrown out the window when the google algorithm beat the worldwide champion of the ancient game of Go- a strategy game that is much more complex than chess.So-called traditional skilled white-collar jobs that were once deemed as a safety net for graduates, are now ironically the most at risk of being automated.And old school coveted skills like leadership, management, social influence and time management, have been forcefully overtaken by critical thinking and creativity skills.According to a world economic forum survey of leading global employers, the top five most in demand skills by 2022 will beAnalytical thinking and innovation.Active learning and learning strategies.Creativity, originality and initiative.Technology entwurf and programming.Critical thinking and analysis.The most coveted job roles of the future look nothing like those of the past, incorporating ansicht in demand skills Innovation managers, Data scientists, Software and Applications Developers and E-commerce and Social Media managers.By 2022, it is estimated that no less than 54% of all employees across the globe will require significant re-and upskilling, as single-skillset job roles rapidly decline.And those who continue to pursue specialization with zest run the risk of becoming extinct, much sooner than they think.As automation continues to wipe out repetitive tasks once occupied by skilled workers, entry and middle-level jobs will become scarce, specialists will compete fier cely with one another for lower wages, and eventually, economically viable jobs will only reside at the senior level.Meanwhile, organizations that fail to innovate and adapt quickly will die a fast and painful death.Recent history is littered with the graveyards of so called too big to fail corporations that fell off the wall Kodak, Blockbusters, HMV, Hummer, Toys R Us, and most recently, Walmart is in the biggest fight of its 68-year history against Amazons disruptive innovation.Bullish Investors and entrepreneurs are already jostling to win the AI gold rush and dethrone the old guard firms. Venture capitalist Investment into AI start-ups has increased sixfold since 2000.In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, the line of communication between Millennials in the workforce and Baby boomers who lead corporations, has completely broken down- a deloitte survey of workers across 36 countries, discovered that 43% of Millennials plan to quit their job within the next two years, while only 28% of Millennials would be willing to stay beyond five years.5In a frantic effort to calm the storm, organizations have resorted to the gig economy, whilst policymakers battle with one another over a universal basic income to cushion the impending job crisis.It would appear that all hope is lost. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel.As more disruptive technologies penetrate the workforce in rapid succession and skills gaps widen even greater, those who survive and prosper will be agile lifelong learners.Their expertise will not be deep like their forefathers, instead it will resemble that of a polymath- a wide knowledge base across unrelated domains.They will hold the keys to innovation because as studies have found, the best ideas emerge from combining insights from fields that dont seem connected. There is no one better poised to do so than a generalist.6And as the Pareto principle kicks into high gear, there will be a radical shift in the balance of power that mankind h as never witnessed before.For the first time in history, the generalist will rule the specialist.The fox has overtaken the hedgehogIntelligence is the ability to adapt to change.? Stephen HawkingThe truth is, not all fairy tales have a happy ending. And it would appear that perhaps we have reached the end of the romantic fairy-tale that of a specialist and a machine working together in harmony.The breakneck speed of technological improvements in artificial intelligence and machine learning, are beginning to shake the very foundation of the nature of work.Traditional career paths and the educational institutions that feed them, are no longer the bedrock of job security as they have been for centuries.And old guard firms and leaders that continue to stubbornly hold onto the notion that weve always done it this way, will vanish as quickly as fallen autumn leaves swept away by a sudden gust of wind.The Luddites raised the alarm over 200 years ago. They warned us that a day would come wh en the specialist would become endangered.Perhaps its time we pay close attention and heed their warning.Today, many hedgehogs freely roam the hills and rule over the few foxes. Tomorrow, only a few foxes will rule the many hedgehogs.The era of the specialist has come to an end. The future belongs to the generalist.Mayo Oshin writes at MayoOshin.Com, where he shares the best practical ideas based on proven science and the habits of highly successful people for stress-free productivity and improved mental performance. To get these strategies to stop procrastinating, get more things by doing less and improve your focus, join his free weekly newsletter.A version of this article originally appeared at mayooshin.com as The Death of Expertise Why a Few Generalists Will Rule the Future of Work.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily s chedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

How to Stand Out During a Job Interview

How to Stand Out During a Job InterviewHow to Stand Out During a Job InterviewHelpful tips on how to stand out from other candidates during a job bewerbungsgesprch.Youve gotten the interview- thats half the battle. Now, its time to ace the interview and get an offer. That might be a little more difficult. With the job market today, there could be dozens of others that are vying for the same job as you. Because of this acing the interview is crucial, but not enough. You need to find new ways to stand out from the rest of the interviewees, and do something that makes the interviewer remember you from the sea of faces.Start out strong.First impressions are often the most memorable. Besides the interviewer, make sure to be polite to all the staff that you encounter, including front desk attendants. When you finally do meet your interviewer, greet them with a firm handshake and eye contact. If youre asked how you are or how your day is doing, answer in a clear and succinct manner. You can even memorize some different answers to the simple question of How are you?Do your research.Some of the most successful candidates are those that make sure to research the company and the specific position theyre applying for before the interview. Most companies have a website full of information specifically talking about their business and their mission. If you know who your interviewer will be beforehand, it doesnt hurt to do some research on them as well. Do they have a blog where they talk about business? Do you they have a LinkedIn or other social media profiles? You should take a short amount of time to peruse through whats available.Talk about improvement.Be prepared to talk about where you see yourself specifically in the company. In this case, talk about how you believe you would excel in the company atmosphere, and ideas you have for improving yourself and the company. Be very careful not to criticize current practices of the company- instead, talk about ways that the c ompany could become more efficient or ideas for improving customer relations.Stay in interview mode.From the moment you pull into the company parking lot to the moment you leave that parking lot, you should be in interview mode. You have no idea who is watching and aware of your actions. As mentioned earlier, you should be polite and courteous to all employees, even if they arent directly involved in the hiring process. Even after the interview, it is possible that your behavior is being monitored to see your reactions. Dont lose a potential job offer by making a simple mistake.Ask your own questions.Many times during an interview, the interviewer will ask if you have any questions. This is your time to shine. Interviewers want to see that youre interested and willing to learn more about the company and the position. This also gives you more control of the direction the interview is going. Some good questions to ask are What are the main challenges of this position? What are you loo king for in the idea candidate? What does a typical day at company look like?Follow up afterwards.Even after you leave the interview, your work isnt over. Its time to let the interviewer know that you are still interested in the position, and are thankful for the time they spent interviewing you. Sending over a personal thank you note can be a great way to gain more respect from the interviewer, as well as the added benefit of keeping your name fresh in their mind. Make sure to reference specific parts or conversations from the interview- avoid being generic.