Persuasive Essay About Job Interview

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Imagine you walk into the office of a local business ready for your upcoming job interview. Now as a recent college graduate you are nervous for this interview mostly because getting this job will determine whether or not you struggle to pay off your college debt. As you greet the receptionist, she tells you to go ahead and take a seat in the waiting area. As you wait patiently for your interview, you begin to play out everything you plan to say and do. The more you think about your impending interview you notice your hands start to shake, and you begin to break a light sweat. Suddenly your head starts spinning out of control, and now you’re extremely nervous for your impending interview. There are many ways that you can succeed at any …show more content…

It is important to get plenty of sleep because you will be having a defining moment in your life the next morning. The last thing that you would want to do is to stay up real late the previous night eventually causing yourself to wake up late the next morning, and either showing up late or completely missing the interview completely. You should also steer clear of partying as well as the consumption of alcoholic beverages and/or any drug usage. It is important to stay away from these things because if you were to walk into the interview they might ask you to partake in a drug test; therefore, if you were to fail this test then it is almost certain you will not get the job or succeed in the …show more content…

It is important to choose clothing that presents yourself as a professional. Common clothing apparel to avoid include: jeans, tennis shoes, t-shirts, hats, flip flops, or any clothing that has a brand name or message/logo on it. Also you need to try and avoid ill-fitting clothing as it may become a distraction during your interview. Clothing items that have holes in them should be avoided by any means necessary. This includes any designer jeans, worn out jeans, or shirts with various holes. The last thing that you want to do is to show up to the employer’s office dressed as if you belong on a beach somewhere instead of an office setting. Showing up wearing unprofessional clothing could almost certainly guarantee that you will get rejected and not get the job opportunity. Bright and bold colors should be avoided unless intricately incorporated into wardrobe. A safe and suitable wardrobe for men would include a suit, blazer, and/or a sweater with a button down. Popular colors that can be included with this said wardrobe include black, grey, and navy. Neutral colors are always preferable when dressing for an

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