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Yes, you want to showcase your unique talents and skills in the best light. However, you need to understant that there is a difference between highlighting the positive and fabricating a story to impress the interviewer. It is rare for a company not to conduct a reference check these days, so don’t say anything that can not be verified by your boss or other references.

There are many ways to get into trouble during an interview. Don’t increase your chances of screwing up by lying, which is considered the most grevious of errors.
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I think I’ve lost a bit of the focus I had for this website. Also, I’ve recently taken on a project that is consuming a great deal of my time. Therefore, I’ve decided to put Get That Job Interview! on a hiatus. Never fear — I will be back. And, most likely, with something of much more value to you.

In the meantime, feel free to browse the archives, which are rich in good job-hunting advice.

There are three types of questions you may fact during an interview that can make or break your chances of getting the job. You’ll need to be prepared before the interview with ways to answer them sincerely and in a way that puts you to best light. Here are some suggestions.

The Bitterness Check
Employers don’t want to hire on a bitter new employee who will bring down the team and probably leave soon, as well. Therefore they will ask you questions that will give them a feel of your “bitterness quotient.” These questions include, “Why did you leave your last job?”
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You are sitting in your car in the parking lot. You’ve arrived early for your job interview so that you would not appear hurried or disorganized. However, those butterflies in your stomach will not be tamed. Of course, being nervous before an interview is quite normal. But you don’t want your anxiety to show through and ruin your interview.

What can you do? The following are a few suggestions for calming your nerves before going to your interview:

Serenity Now!
Picture someplace in your mind that you associate with peace and serenity. See it. Feel it. Smell it. Experience it with every sense that you can. For example, I like to imagine myself on a cool summer day sitting beneath an old oak tree eating fresh strawberries. I see the field of of flowers before me. I feel the breeze on my skin. I smell the sweetness of the strawberries and and taste their juice in my mouth. After a moment of virtually experience this relaxing scene, I am often much calmer.
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Job fairs are an excellent opportunity to get to know several companies for which you might work. You get to meet someone from that company, make a good first impression and leave your resume. You can even collect business cards so that you can follow up later.

Most job fairs focus on entry level positions, but sometimes you can find higher level positions, too. Here are some tips for getting the most out of job fairs.

1. Clearly Imagine What You Want
Have a clear picture of the job you want in your mind. Go to a job fair with that as your target. Keep in mind the skills and experience you can bring to the table. Focus on the benefits you can bring to a position.
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