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Etiquette is a very important part of your successful interview. It is true that good knowledge in subject matter, interpersonal skills and past experience will count most at a job interview, but you can't ignore the interview etiquette, for they are the indications of your character.

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carlife
Jan. 15, 2007, 10:09 a.m.
A personal reference is best way to land a job. After that your background and education get you the job.

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  JaneMay
  Jan. 15, 2007, 1:05 p.m.
  I think having a personal reference is highly important. BUt before they can get to that point, you will have to make a good impression during the interview itself. You should always have a list of references on hand at interviews. Even if they don't ask for them. Being prepared is half the battle.
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carlife
Jan. 15, 2007, 10:11 a.m.
Thanks JaneMay

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  JaneMay
  Jan. 15, 2007, 1:06 p.m.
  Thank you for voting and leaving a comment. It is very much appreciated to all who participate!
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krayzdrayzor
Jan. 15, 2007, 2:33 p.m.
WEAR A TIE- Personally happened to me on my interview. Interviewer: Well, you have already beat 4 of our 6 applicants you know to wear a tie.
Number 5 and I started trianing the following monday.

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  JaneMay
  Jan. 15, 2007, 2:54 p.m.
  krayzdrayzor,
  Good call. It is always important to dress up for an interview for that exact reason.
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kriicket
Jan. 15, 2007, 3:52 p.m.
I used to work at a private country club....you would be surprised at how many people came to look for a job in the fine dining restaurant looking like they just got out of bed and couldn't find a brush. Nothing to look like they actually wanted a job.

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  JaneMay
  Jan. 15, 2007, 4:18 p.m.
  hehe...yes, you would be surprised at some of the horror stories I have heard of new professionals or graduating students going to their first interview. Hopefully the people at your country club found a job at some point.
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JaneMay
Jan. 15, 2007, 5:36 p.m.
Great response! I couldn't agree with you more. And as long as you dress up for the interview, you can be as sloppy as you want at home...lol
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tobeybarnes
Jan. 15, 2007, 9:01 p.m.
Good luck with your job search. I've been doing that for several months. I start my new job Tuesday, yea!
I always dressed up for my interviews, had an excellant written resume (no errors). I did have several people go over my resume first.

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  JaneMay
  Jan. 15, 2007, 9:12 p.m.
  Yes, a great grammatical resume helps a lot! Employers see that you are detail oriented and you start off on a good note. Congrats on the new position!
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mamasan
Jan. 15, 2007, 10:43 p.m.
always wear clean underwear.

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  JaneMay
  Jan. 15, 2007, 10:47 p.m.
  hahahahahah...well, that's a matter of preferance...unless they smell!