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1. MAKE SURE THE TALENT INTERVIEW STANDS ALONE

Recruiting can be a complicated process. The candidate has to learn about you, the company, the role, and the details of his compensation. You have to check his résumé, make him an offer; he may counter, you then resubmit your offer; and so the negotiating continues until finally you both feel comfortable enough to commit. This process is important, but all of it should be handled separately from the talent interview. ..more

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Dress

Wear what you’d wear on the job if you were hired. If you’re unsure, it’s better to overdress than underdress. But make sure you feel comfortable—if you feel strange,you look strange.

Grooming

It’s not just for dogs and cats and horses anymore. It’s important for humans too:

• Fix your hair so it stays out of your eyes. Compulsive adults will be thinking of how to shove it out of the way for you.
• Don’t wear a lot of cologne, perfume, or aftershave. (Hint: If they smell you before they see you, it’s too much.)
• Try not to smell like tobacco, gasoline, or a wet dog.
• Get the cat hair off your sweater.
• Remove the Milk Duds debris from your teeth.
• Avoid makeup that looks like it was applied while you were riding on a motorcycle. This is especially important for girls.
• Use a breath mint. ..more
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Most adults must go through a job interview before getting hired. Some teenagers have it easier. The high turnover rate in teenage jobs forces employers to fill positions quickly, sometimes without a formal interview. A desperate employer may conduct an interview like this one:

BOSS: Are you human?:

YOU:Yes.

BOSS: Are you an escaped convict?
YOU: No.

BOSS: You’re hired. ..more

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After an interview, send a thank-you letter to the person who interviewed you. If there was more than one interviewer, write the note to the one who has the power to hire you. Mail the letter that day so the person doesn’t have an opportunity to forget you. Now continue your job search, meeting managers and lining up interviews— keep working at it. Your goal is to have at least two or three offers to choose from.

When you get a job offer, generally by phone, thank the person sincerely. Write down the details; starting date, wage, hours, and so on. Tell the employer that you’d like to accept but you need a day to discuss it with your family. Now talk it over with your parents and some close friends. Compare the job offer to your original goals. Sometimes in the excitement of landing a job you can lose sight of your own best interests. ..more

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