Hey /adv/ I'm a 20 year old turning 21 in May.
I've never had a job before, and the last couple months straight of applying places I haven't even got an interview. I applied to work for the city this summer since I'm a student. I got an interview this coming Tuesday.
I basically need advice on how to land this job, it pays more than minimum wage and it'd be something great to have on my resume. It's a circuit type of interview (go to different booths for different questions). I am so desperate for this job, its time to get my life moving and I'd hate it for a stupid interview to stop me.
Any advice is appreciated.
>Dress to impress
This is probably the easiest thing you can do to improve your chances. BARE MINIMUM should be a Button-up dress shirt and pressed slacks, but a suit and tie is preferable. This lets your potential employer know at a glance that you mean fucking business.
>Don't stress
If you get stage freight easily, do something on the way to the interview to calm yourself down. Doesn't matter if it's listening to your favorite song, having a piece of your favorite candy, or whatever, just find something to put you in a good mood.
>Be prepared
Do some research on the job you're applying for. Think of potential questions that you might be asked (if you have no idea, Google "typical interview questions"), but more importantly, just be familiar with the job itself. Know what you're getting yourself into.
>Walk the walk
Good handshakes, confident greetings, and good manners/posture can get you a long ways. If asked to take a seat during the interview, sit up straight somewhat on the edge of the chair (it shows you're interested and listening to the interviewer). Be friendly and polite. "Yes Sir, No Sir/Yes Ma'am, No Ma'am"s are always good, especially if you're younger.
>TL;DR
Basically pretend that you're James Bond; Confident, charismatic, well groomed, and prepared.
