by Gerardine Baugh

Created on: December 21, 2008   Last Updated: March 31, 2010

"The hardest tumble a man can make is to fall over his own bluff".  ~Ambrose Bierce

The only way to get through an interview is not to want the job.'

Start out with a sense of humor- before you step onto the interviewer's office. If you have to, tell yourself a joke, so you walk in with a smile plastered on your face. Not an insane, Joker smile. Just a nice, "Wow that was funny!" kind of look.

Always shake hands with the person doing the interview. - Wipe the sweat off your palms first.-

Compliment them without getting personal. "Nice office." Instead of, "I think that shirt really brings out the size of your boobs."

When they start with the psychological questions, you know the ones-

I hated this one, "give an example of a problem that needs solving." Don't tell them, you're trying to bluff through this interview. Hey, that's a major problem, but not one that has been solved.

Keep all answers professional, no personal history at all. Don't relate your relationship history to the above question on problem solving. I mean, changing the locks and calling the police may have solved your problem. But it won't get you a job.

When they ask you, "why you want to work for them?" don't tell them you want more money.

That may be true, just, try to be subtle.

If you're interviewing for a cookie company, tell them it was your life's dream of working in a cookie factory. Do this without sounding like you want to roll around in the cookie dough.

Find out what this company does, and tell them it's your ambition to work for them. Be careful with this one. Check out the company before the interview. You may find you're not a match. This will save you the trouble of sweating through an interview.

Start talking about problems you had within your present or past jobs, describe how you worked though them. Tell them you can handle anything.

Don't fold your arms when you say that. Sit with your arms uncrossed. Don't fidget, talk like you really don't care if you get this job or not.

If you're the type of person that loves to study up before your interview; check out the sites below. You will find answers to any interview question. I could swear I heard the distinct sound of butt kissing.

Acting is all about honesty. If you can fake that, you've got it made." ~ George Burns

Great reference sites:

Career Services @ Virginia Tech

http://www.career.vt.edu/JOBSEARC/interview/question s.htm

Quintessential Careers

http://www.quintcareers.com/sample_behavioral.html

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