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This can be achieved with preparation and presentation.</p> <p> <b>Preparation</b> <br> Being well prepared for the interview will help you feel more confident and appear more professional. <br> <br> - Research the company before the interview. Find out as much information as you can about the organization. The more you know about the company, the easier it will be for you to prepare. It will also show that you re interested in the company and willing to take initiative. <br> <br> - Consider the best way to answer any questions you might be asked and think of questions to you want to ask. Most interviewers will ask if you have any questions. Asking questions demonstrates that you re professional. Asking the right questions can also help you determine if it s the right company and position for you. <br> <br> - Bring everything to the interview that you might need, including your resume, letters of reference, certificates and proof of credentials. Have everything organized so you can find things quickly and easily. </p> <p> <b>Presentation</b> <br> Present yourself in a professional manner with enthusiasm and confidence. Attitude plays a big role. It isn t just what you say. How you say it, is just as important. <br> <br> - Arrive at least 15 minutes early, just in case. <br> <br> - Dress appropriately for the interview and the position you are applying for. <br> <br> - Show that you are interested and excited about the company by focusing on the organizations needs. Let them know that you will be committed to the company's success. <br> <br> - Listen carefully to questions and answer questions honestly. Answers should be relevant and to the point but answered in a positive way. Focus on your successes. Always try to turn negatives into positives. <br> <br> - After the interview, follow up with a thank you note and a few days later with a phone call. Not everyone does it. It will help you stand out. <br> <br> Your body language and the way you carry yourself can say a lot about your confidence level and the way you feel about yourself. <br> <br> - Stand and sit up straight. When speaking with the interviewer, lean forward slightly and smile when appropriate, maintain eye contact and look attentive. This will show that you are interested in what the interviewer is saying. <br> <br> - Shake hands firmly, web to web. Handshakes should never be limp or overly aggressive. <br> <br> When competing for a job, a little preparation and a confident presentation can go a long way to give you that needed edge. They will help you appear more professional, feel more focused, come across friendly and show that you re enthusiastic. Try these tips to make the most of your interview, next time you need to outclass the competition. </p> <p> <b>Kimberly Law, AICI CIP</b> is a Certified Professional Image and Etiquette Consultant and principal of Personal Impact International founded in 1999. She is an author and a speaker, and works with companies, men and women helping them refine their look from head to toe and enhance professional communication, to help her clients look and act their very best, always! She is one of only 125 image consultants world-wide and was the first in Western Canada to receive international recognition as a  Certified Image Professional through the Association of Image Consultants International ( <a href="http:www.aici.org">www.aici.org</a>). She was elected to serve as AICI s President Elect for the 2010  2011 term. And has been has been featured as a personal image expert across Canada through the media. For further information or to arrange an interview please contact Kimberly Law at tel: 604-298-7228, mobile: 604-626-3907, email: <a href="mailto:kim@personalimpact.ca">kim@personalimpact.ca</a> visit <a href="http:www.personalimpact.ca">www.personalimpact.ca</a> or see <a href="http://www.personalimpact.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/media-kit-personal-impact.pdf">Kimberly s Media Kit</a>. </p> </td></tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="15" background="http://www.hotlink.ca/Graphics/bar_bottom.gif">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p><a href="http://sources.com/Profile.htm' target='_blank" class=hrefPlain</a> <img src="http://www.sources.com/Graphics/Banners/SourcesAffiliate32_570x200.jpg" width="570" height="200" hspace="45" align="middle"></p></td></tr> </table> <p> </p> <map name="Map"> <area shape="rect" coords="3,2,94,63" href="http://www.sources.com/Releases/NR420.htm"> </map> <map name="Map2"> <area shape="rect" coords="2,3,76,33" href="http://www.sources.com/Releases/NR420.htm"> </map> </body> </html>