Body Language Greet your potential employers with a firm handshake and smile. Look interviewer(s) in eyes, but don’t make them uncomfortable by staring. Try to relax by taking a deep breath. Tapping your foot and fingers or chewing gum is considered a faux pas. It’s best to match body language of interviewer(s), but not in a mechanical fashion.

The Actual Interview Think positively and keep it all in perspective. Based on your abilities, education and work history, THEY called you. This is your unique moment to market YOU. You need to believe that you are by far, best candidate for them. Make sure you look neat and orderly and pop in a breath mint for good measure. Slang or acronyms are not appropriate in your speech. Remember not to confuse confidence with arrogance and don’t interrupt or hijack interview. When asked a question, pause and reflect on answer and try to listen to be clear and concise. When they ask, “Do you have any questions?”, ask ones you have prepared mentally based on your research and relevance to this interview and position. If this job still interests you, let them know and thank them for their time.

Remember, an interview is really just beginning of process, but first impressions not unlike a blind date can either make for a great story or fodder for fire. Make this your opportunity to distinguish yourself from pack and get that second “date”.

Tamara Jong is the Marketing Professional for www.canjobs.com, a leading Canadian owned and operated on-line recruitment site.

ALWAYS BEING OPEN TO LEARNING NEW THINGS. The more we learn, more we seek to learn. The world opens up when we are learning. Curiosity that leads to new learning awakens passion in your life.

ACCEPTING THE MOUNTAIN AND THE CHALLENGE as an opportunity for positive change. Stretching yourself out of comfort zone mentally and physically makes comfort zone that much larger and allows you to stretch even more. The world outside comfort zone is a world of immense possibilities that opens little by little as you challenge your personal boundaries.

THINKING LIKE A CHILD. The adventure attitude is about looking at life much like a child looks at it. As a child reaches for something he wants, he is excited and positive; rarely discouraged by defeat. He is flexible enough to change focus and sees possibilities in every direction. His options are open. He isn’t afraid to make mistakes or concerned about pleasing someone else. The fire in his eyes and energy in his step tell it all. Life is a fun game, and anything in his path can become part of it.

HAVING FAITH that you will get support that you need when you need it. AND YOU WILL…. From friends, family, and God. All you have to do is trust, let go of control, and ask for help when you need it.

THE RESULT OF LIVING WITH THE ADVENTURE ATTITUDE IS PERSONAL BALANCE, JOY, AND A LIFE OF POSSIBILITY.

Copyright @ Soaring 2004 by Cheryl Perlitz All rights reserved

In the business world, Cheryl Perlitz is best known as the author of the popular book, "Soaring Through Setbacks - Rise above adversity - Reclaim your life" and her upcoming book “Survival Tips Handbook.”