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A10 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday January 12, 2000 YOU WOULDN'T TRUST JUST ANYONE TO DRIVE YOUR CAR, SO WHY TRUST JUST ANY COMPANY TO INSURE i n y p cro ft R d . #21. O ak v ille S l o t * F o r m M u t u a lO A u t a m t i * I n iu t m t C o m p a n y 2345'X H « d f f m : S c o r b o f * u g k O n t a r i o 847-5671 W ayne M cGill Business To reach this section call 845-3824 Fax:337-5567 Proper interview image essential for success Q.: I am looking f o r a new p o sitio n a n d need som e assurance as to how to a ct a n d presen t myself. D o you have any help to offer? A.: Being interview ed is certainly one o f the m ost nerve-w racking experiences we encounter. Presenting yourself professionally in an interview is an essential step tow ard landing your next position. If you w ant to be successful, her are som e d o 's and d o n 'ts for planning your perfect interview . DO: 1. A rrive at least 10 m inutes early for the appointm ent. A llow tim e to get y o u rself organized, take off boots and coats and look professional. It is inexcus able to arrive late. 2 .'Fill out the application neatly and com pletely if you are presented with one. . 3. If you are sure o f the nam e, greet the interview er by last nam e-not the first nam e. 4. Give the appearance o f energy as you walk. Shake hands firmly and sm ile. 5. A ppear to be genuinely glad to m eet the interview er and look him in the eye w hile speaking. 6. Take directions as to w here to sit. W ait until you are offered a chair. Sit straight in the chair, keep both feet evenly on the floor and look alert. 7. Be a good listener, look interested and com m uni cate your thoughts clearly. 8. Let the interview er lead the way. 9. Present y o u rself in a positive, sincere m anner. Make your points factual and put them across in a sin- SHANNON SMITH la s t in g Impressions cere manner. Stress your past achievem ents. 10. Be enthusiastic and be interested in the present opportunity. You m ight want to do a trial run. Practice with a friend. Practice does make perfect. D O N 'T: 1. D on't forget to bring extra copies o f your resume. 2. D on't smoke or chew gum during the interview. In N orth A m erica today, sm oking is definitely socially unacceptable. 3. D on't answ er questions with a yes or a no. Expand on your answ ers w henever possible. 4. D on't skirt the issues or lie. A nswer questions as truthfully and frankly as you can. 5. D on't make negative com m ents about your past or present employer. 6. D on't com m ent on sensitive controversial issues or political topics. 7. On the initial interview, don't enquire about par ticulars o f the position-salary, vacation, retirem ent, bonuses etc. Leave those questions until your next visit. 8. D on't be fake or phony. Be yourself. 9. D on't be com placent. Remain alert at all times. 10. D on't overstay your welcome. When time is up, say "thank you" to your host and leave w ithout fuss. L ast but not least, put your best foot forward. Dress the part. Be shined and polished from head to toe. As M oliere said in `The School for H usbands' (1661) "In clothes as well as speech, the man o f sense will shun all these extrem es that give offense, Dress unaffectedly, and w ithout haste, follow the changes in the current taste." Good luck. Shannon Sm ith is president of Premiere Image International Inc., an image institute offering business/personal training, image mastery, presentation skills, manners, business/social etiquette. For questions or com m ents, call (416) 324-8955 or fax: (905) 469-1245 or on the w eb at www.premiereimageintl.com P h o to by B a ilie E rskine D R E A M S P R E E : The Oakville Dream Home Lottery had hundreds of winners but for these three lucky winners, theif ticket won them a $20,000 shopping spree from The Bay. 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