It’s a competitive world out there, especially in these times, and you need to be ready for it when you graduate from college. Employer’s are looking for the best and the brightest so stay on top of your game by reviewing the tips in this article before every interview to ensure you become successful in finding employment.

You may also want to read:

* “How much should you be making?”

* “Skills Employers Seek in Every Candidate”

I. Before the Interview

Know what it is you would like to do and refine that as much as possible. You want your career objective to be clear and concise for potential employers.

Know not only the company in which you will be interviewing with but also your industry in general. Read “How much should you be making?” and find out what skills you should possess to perform the responsibilities for the position you’d like….and work this into the next part…your resume.

Update and revise your resume! There are many services such as PSU’s MBNA Career Services Center available to help you accomplish a standout resume and help you improve your interviewing skills. They will tell you things to keep in mind when writing your resume. For instance, stick to your relevant experience and use key words. In addition, ask mentors, professors and family and friends to read over it and give you some feedback.

Alright, your hard work is almost over and done! Pat yourself on the back. All you need to do now is prepare some Q&A you think the interviewer might ask you. Here are a few you’ll want to have answers to (in no particular order):

1. What major challenges and problems have you faced? How have you handled them?
2. What did/didn’t you like about your last job?
3. What do your co-workers think of you?
4. Tell us about you.
5. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
6. Why do you want to work for/with us?
7. Are you willing to relocate?
8. Do you have any questions for us? (Definitely ask questions!)
9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
10. Why should we hire you?
11. What experience do you have to take on this position?

Remember, attending a job interview is not just about pleasing the interviewer so to get a job but you also need to be interviewing them to see if the relationship would work. If they don’t ask a question you want an answer to (location, etc. but not salary) then bring that up. It’s better you know sooner rather than later because you’re worth it.

Image is very important so do take this next tip seriously…dress appropriately! For most interviews men should wear a nice suit but noting too fancy: simple shirt and tie, matching jacket and pant. Ladies, you can do the same without the tie and you may also wear a nice skirt in place of the pant; nothing above the knee and try to wear panty-hose! Men, shave. Ladies, you too if needed…and you know who you are. Hair should be well groomed so the face is visible. And voila!

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If you're new to the census and completely outraged by the blatant disrespect and attempt to confuse, divide and conquer then you've come to the right place. Here you will find some great resources to learn more about past census questions and why there is so much outrage over a particular question geared only towards blacks. Even in this day and age there are people in power that continue to preach and practice hate. what can one do? Plenty baby! But it starts here and with you!

Videos:

http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/playlist/1805/1241127?title=broadcast_local

Articles:

http://www.thegrio.com/news/the-word-negro-in-2010-census-form-offends-some-blacks.php

http://kdka.com/politics/negro.census.form.2.1409866.html

RANDOM!!!
When are the leaders of America going to stop being such haters? Eventually the minority will crush you so why all the difficulties in showing some respect? I mean, because if ever there is an opportunity to reverse roles then many of them are in trouble! No mercy! and I'm not evening saying that because that's how I feel. I don't ever wanna hate or hurt someone but I know a few in America's slave/control camps (aka prisons) that would...

Some things I am confused about?
-Is the guy in charge of this census really a red neck? So I heard. What's his name?
-How come there is only one option for "Whites"? Weren't they once referred to as Caucasion?
-How come our president has yet to address this?Or has he? If so let us know!
-Aren't we all one race? One people. One heart beat? This can't be the United States. Whoever told you that LIED big time! Nothing united about what we do here!
-Didn't we all originate from our fathers testicles who then placed us in our mother's egg where we developed for 9 months? Why is that not an option? Daddy's nuts?! That's what I'm putting. I got a lot more questions and yes I'll be on GT TV addressing them all! More later!

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Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS,DRM,DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid specialist) having clinical experience of over 20 years. He has worked in institutions like Hinduja Hospital , Bombay Hospital , Saifee Hospital , Tata Memorial etc. Presently, he is heading our Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid clinic at Riddhivinayak Cardiac and Critical Centre, Malad (W).

The following message given by him, I feel makes a lot of sense and is important for all to know.

The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.

While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):

1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).

2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).

3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected o ne. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.

4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. *Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but *blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.*

5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). *If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.

6. *Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. *Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.