1.Know how to manage your emotions.

Developing your emotional intelligence skills will benefit you in every area of your life. Take time to study EQ and work with a coach. Then you’ll be prepared to manage emotions inherent in any interview.

2.Know yourself – who you are, what your values are and what you have to offer.

The cornerstone of emotional intelligence is self-awareness. Without this, there can be no emotional intelligence. You can’t get what you want if you don’t know what you want. Work with a coach is you’re unsure in these areas.

3.Maintain your integrity.

Know what’s important to you and why. Know what your values are. Set your priorities. If you enter a company culture that’s opposed to your own, results are going to be negative. If you go just for money, you will be disappointed. Integrated self means knowing how you feel about things emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually, and authenticity means remaining true to these.

4.Know your strengths and weaknesses and look for a position that will allow you to work in your areas of strengths, and a manager or boss who understands this concept.

We recommend taking StrengthsFinder profile (http:/ inyurl.com/z750 ). This excellent profile tells you strengths that are innate to you. They’re ones you were born with and will die with. The closer you can work to your innate strengths, happier you’re going to be, better your chances of reaching your potential, and less strain you will feel.

5.Prepare yourself emotionally before interview.

Anxiety, fear and anger can cloud your ability to think. It’s important that you be able to think clearly so you can present yourself well. Practice relaxation techniques. Work out before you go, so your nerves are settled and you’re calm. Understand that in last analysis, all that’s required of you is to dress, show up, do your best and then go home.

"By asking for impossible, we obtain best possible.” Italian saying

If you are serious about achieving a more meaningful life then you’ll need a new perspective for viewing your life and your career. The following exercise is a new method for going through your day and your week. It’s anew sense of being alive being responsible, being at choice, and being architect in your life.

Tomorrow, you’ll be totally conscious about everything you do, see, say, feel, smell, taste, and who you are being. Use your notebook, journal or computer file to capture notes, thoughts, and insights.

Exercise: A Totally Conscious Day

Notice everything! Write down your observations using 1-2 words or several sentences. There is no wrong or right way to do it.

As soon as you wake up, notice first thoughts that enter your mind. Write them down. Go into bathroom. Look into mirror. Look into your eyes. Really look! Smile. Spend a minute looking into your eyes. Smile goodbye. Write down feelings or thoughts you experienced.

As you get ready for work, notice everything rhythm of brushing your teeth, brushing your hair, motion your arm makes as you stroke on your makeup, etc. Write down any thoughts or describe any pictures that come to mind.

On your way to work, notice your surroundings. What are buildings like? What does your route to work smell like? Can you smell restaurants, factories, etc? Do you smell trees in bloom? As you get closer to work, what sensations do you notice in your body? Write down every observation.