A job interview can make you feel as though you’re in the hot seat. But you can keep calm under pressure by remembering these tips.
- Know the company. Research the company and write down questions in advance.
- Plan for the day. Print out your résumé in advance, lay out your interview clothes, and plan how you’ll get there to arrive on time.
- Practice. Rehearse your answers, but don’t memorize them word for word. Instead, remember the points you want to get across.
- Eliminate the unknown. Not sure what to wear? Or even how to get there? Don’t be afraid to call them and simply ask if the company is business attire or business casual, and if there’s a recommended place to park or a direct bus or train line to their location.
- Arrive early. Being a little early helps you arrive relaxed and confident. It’ll make all the difference.
- Have a conversation. Treat it as a chance to get to know one another. Remember that the interviewer is just a human being trying to find the right candidate.
- Think positively. Visualize yourself doing a great job and tell yourself that you deserve it.
- Sit up straight. How you hold yourself makes an impression. So sit up straight and try not to fidget.
- Take a deep breath. A little nervousness is natural. So take a breath, tighten and untighten your hand, push your shoulders down…and keep on breathing.
- Focus on the job at hand. Don’t worry what the interviewer is thinking, just focus on what you’re doing.
- Accept mistakes. Employers aren’t looking for perfect, they’re looking for somebody who can do the job.
- Remember that there are other jobs. Maybe this one is right, maybe it isn’t. But it’s not the only one out there – so make sure you not only sell yourself, but that it’s a place where you really want to work.
We’ve all had one—and interview that just went wrong for some reason. But sometimes the reason is right in front of us. Check out this list of common interview misfires from Monster.com, and what you can do to avoid them.
- Too much perfume or cologne. A little might be OK, but too much is simply too much. Better yet, wear none – you never know if your interviewer is scent-sensitive.
- One-word answers. Few things frustrate an interviewer like one-word responses. Explain your answer, give examples, and help them get to know you.
- Talking too much. Just as you don’t want to say too little, be careful not to ramble on too much. Answer the question concisely, with good examples as appropriate.
- Lack of focus. Make sure your answers address the interviewer’s question and don’t get off topic.
- No eye contact. Always looking down or somewhere else makes you seem uncomfortable or unconfident. Try to look the interviewer in the eye without making it a staring contest.
- Too much slang. You’re intelligent, but the only way your interviewer can tell is by the way you speak. So try to avoid slang and filler words such as “um” and “like.”
- Dishonesty. Nothing will kill your chances like not being truthful. Make an effort to be as honest and forthcoming as you can, while convincing them you’re the right person for the job.
Disability? What Disability?
Posted on: March 4, 2013
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Most people with limited use of an arm and hand would avoid a hands-on career such as a technician. But Lionel Reese took it as a challenge to rise above. And rise above he did
A stroke at birth left him with limited mobility in his left arm and hand, but he didn’t let that stop him from pursuing his dream. At WyoTech in Laramie, he quickly became a class leader and achieved EagleTech status, requiring perfect attendance and to be in the top five in the class.
When a tornado hit his home state of Alabama, Lionel joined the relief team to help rebuild his community. And his determination has served as an inspiration to many throughout WyoTech.
Today he’s employed at Bridgestone Firestone. We congratulate Lionel on winning the 2012 WyoTech Laramie Dream Award!
Take Your Skills Off-Road
Posted on: February 19, 2013
- In: career | education | Motorsports | school | Uncategorized | WyoTech
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Sometimes the road to happiness isn’t a road at all. That’s why WyoTech is proud to offer our new Off-Road Power concentration, offering training in ATVs, personal watercraft and snowmobiles.
After completion of our Motorcycle Technology program, you’ll have the option to enroll in the Off-Road Power concentration for intense, specialized training in off-road technology.
The concentration consists of two specialized courses: Mechanical Systems and PWC, and Electrical Systems and Snowmobiles. Combined, they give you a solid foundation in everything from testing and diagnostics to repair of ATVs, personal watercraft and snowmobiles.
If you don’t mind a little dirt, this could be a great choice for you. Request more information on the Off-Road Power concentration here.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit our website at www.wyotech.edu/disclosures.
Why Do Cars Today Look Alike?
Posted on: February 11, 2013
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You don’t have to be an old codger to think that cars today all seem to blend together. But there are good reasons that cars share so many design traits. In fact, we found six of them.
- Pedestrian safety. Cars with low, sharp front ends can cause added injury to pedestrians. So regulations require front ends to be wider and flatter.
- Wind resistance. To account for the wider, flatter front end, automakers raise the trunk line and slope the roof to create a more aerodynamic wedge shape.
- Rollover safety. Today’s cars are much safer in crashes, and part of that is owed to thicker center pillars providing better protection in rollover crashes.
- Side airbags. Yet another way cars are safer, side airbags usually live in the pillars (making them thicker) or along the roof line (making windows narrower).
- Marketing. The marketplace has come to expect sedans, coupes and hybrids, for example, to all have a certain look. Stray too far from that and the cars won’t sell.
- Multiple brands. Most automakers today are building multiple brands. To keep costs down, they mix and match successful designs across brands.
For complete information on Automotive Technology career training programs, contact WyoTech today.
Out of Trouble and Back on Track
Posted on: February 6, 2013
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The Dream Award recognizes students who have overcome big challenges and turned their lives around. And 2012’s winner, Stefanie Guzman, certainly fits that description.
From a very young age, Stefanie found herself turning to everything from drugs to gangs. Her choices led to trouble with the police, and even jail time. When she finally ended up on the streets alone, she decided to make a change. She remembered her father’s advice to learn a trade, so she found a recovery center and she called WyoTech.
At WyoTech, she found the support and encouragement she needed to learn to take charge of her life. She had excellent attendance and her leadership skills soon began to blossom. She graduated WyoTech’s Electrician program in November 2011 with honors, working hard both before and after graduation to ensure her success.
Today, Stefanie is a full-time electrical mechanic at Bay Boat Rentals in Long Beach, Calif., and she volunteers at the recovery center that helped her get back on her feet.
Congratulations to Stefanie for winning Corinthian Colleges’ 2012 Dream Award.
Volvo Teams with WyoTech
Posted on: January 21, 2013
- In: automotive | Blairsville | career | diesel | training | WyoTech
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Technicians with specialized training in Volvo trucks are vitally important to both dealers as well as operators. That’s why WyoTech is excited to announce a new partnership with Volvo Trucks, which will provide advanced training programs for Volvo truck technicians.
“Rapidly advancing onboard technologies and the increasing need for an integrated vehicle design continue to place a great emphasis on technicians with intimate knowledge of all Volvo systems,” says Magnus Koeck, Volvo Trucks vice president, marketing and brand management.
Taught at WyoTech’s Blairsville, Pa., campus, the training programs will be tailored specifically to the chassis, powertrain, emissions, electronic and electrical systems of Volvo trucks.
For more information, read this article: http://fleetowner.com/equipment/volvo-teams-wyotech-tech-program. And visit WyoTech in Blairsville for more information.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit our website at www.wyotech.edu/disclosures.
