What’s more important in a job candidate: attitude or skills? HR professionals agree that even if another applicant is more technically qualified, most often the job will go to the candidate who has a positive outlook and the confidence and energy to make things happen.
Might you need an attitude adjustment? Take this quiz and find out:
1. You arrive at your interview:
a. One hour early
b. 30 minutes early
c. 10 minutes early
d. At your scheduled time
Answer is c. Though you should never be late, showing up more than 10 minutes early can make you appear desperate. You want to show that your time is valuable, too.
2. You treat the receptionist as:
a. A confidant to whom you can confess your nerves and insecurity.
b. Someone who is there to make you comfortable.
c. A non-entity who has no bearing on the outcome of your interview.
d. Someone who can influence the hiring decision.< ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
Answer is d. Receptionists have the power to pave your way into the interview positively or negatively. Some interviewers even ask the receptionist their opinion of the candidates.
3. When asked why you want to work for the company you say:
a. “I really like the short commute and your casual dress code.”
b. “It’s better than living in a van
