How to Prepare for Your Full-Time Job Interview

How to Prepare for Your Full-Time Job Interview Image via: Shutterstock Relax. The first thing you need to do is relax. Going into the interview room completely consumed by anxiety will probably not yield the results that you want in the end. Drink some tea and relax the night before the interview. Make sure you get enough sleep that night in order to avoid those hideous eye bags the next day. Create some sort of encouraging mantra to repeat to yourself when you start to get nervous to build your confidence. It can be something like Ive got this or Im perfect for this position. This may seem completely silly, but I promise it works! Research the company youre applying for. Believe it or not, most companies sneak a little cheat code into their websites that holds the key to acing their interview. No, its not motherlode. Look out for key words that the company uses to describe themselves. Find ways and examples of how you fit those key words, or how you can contribute to the company in terms of those key words. Another helpful research tip is to keep updating yourself on the companys actions over time. Make sure that youre in the know. Without a doubt, youll impress your employer by demonstrating your interest in the position and your passion for the company itself. Pick out the perfect outfit. In order to get the part, you need to look the part. At least a week before the interview, have an interview outfit picked out for the big day. Wash it in advance. Make sure it has been steamed or ironed to remove any wrinkles. If youre a man, wear a dress shirt and dress pants with loafers, or dress shoes. If youre a woman, stick with a blouse and pencil skirt, or even a pantsuit or nice dress. Make sure that your outfit is conservative and doesnt show off any risqué body parts. Think about how your inspirational career figures dress and follow suit. If you dont think you can afford interview clothes, check out this article and your campus career center. A lot of universities offer clothing rental services for job interviews. Another key hint is to wear blue! Studies show that psychologically, the color blue is associated with trustworthiness. Practice with a friend. Print out a sheet of practice interview questions and have a friend drill you over and over until you feel confident enough to tackle the real thing. Its easy to get flustered by a question that catches you off guard, but by practicing religiously, youll not only know how to handle one challenging question, but youll also have the confidence to take any question that they throw at you. Image via: HerCampus Approaching the job interview for your first true full-time job can be super intimidating, but with these tips, youll be able to rock the interview and have an excellent shot at winning the position. Now get out there and get your dream job!