Interviews

A tip that I always found useful is to ask good questions tailored to the specific company you're applying for. It shows you're interested and that you did your research into them. Make eye contact, be personable. Honestly, it doesn't even matter all too much what you're credentials are, but how well you gel in with the people you'll be working with. And honestly, try asking for feedback afterward. The worst they can do is just ignore you or say no, but if they're willing to tell you what you did good and what you didn't. At least that's something to take into the next interview. Good Luck!

I normally don't comment on threads asking for advice, and when I do, it's usually just sarcasm... however, since I've known you so long, I'll toss in a serious post. :D My best advice for what you're asking is to be asking the right people. It's like someone asking for advice on a relationship, and then getting replies from people that have never been in a real relationship. It's not about getting help, it's about getting the RIGHT help. If your car is making a weird noise, who would you seek out for assistance? Seek advice on interviews from people that have actually gone through interviews for a job that's harder to obtain than applying at McDonald's or a blue collar job, cuz otherwise the "advice" you get are only blanket statements like "Apply yourself and you'll succeed!" from people that have no real idea what it takes, especially if we're talking about a white collar job, which I assume you're trying for. An interview is YOU SELLING YOURSELF to the company you wanna work for. When you want someone to buy what you're selling, you present it in a manner that makes it seem the most appealing. You shouldn't lie, but you also shouldn't be 100% honest. For example, if the person interviewing you asks the following question and you honestly don't have an answer, this is what you do NOT do... Interviewer: "Where do you see yourself in 3 years?" The honest You: "Hmm I'm not really sure. I haven't thought about it, but I'd like to be working here." By being honest like that, you've instantly created a detriment in your interview. Instead, here's what you SHOULD do... Interviewer: "Where do you see yourself in 3 years?" The selling yourself for the interiew You: "I'd love to see myself firmly rooted in this company." So in summary, if you're seeking advice, seek out the right people. People that can't offer legitimate advice can only offer general support by saying things like "Do your best and you'll be better than the others!" And it's seriously good to have people show you support as well, but for your dilemma, it's more important to know what it takes when you have someone sitting across from you asking you questions.

getting the job is like as for ice cream but there is no more so why not sell yourself at the next interview and show why they should hire you.