The 28-year-old girl had spent six years working nights while she gained her university degree during the day. When she finally 1, she had her eye on a teaching 2at a nearby primary school. With the help of her friends, she had3 with the Head.
"I noticed a(n)4 hole in one of my stockings earlier," she recalls. "I thought about 5 them, but I knew I'd be late if I did. And by the time I got to the interview, 6bigger. I walked in7 for not looking my best." The would-be teacher didn't 8 the job. In fact one of her friends told her that the Head's only comment was:" If someone doesn't take the time to present her best image at an interview, what kind of9 is she going to be?"
In job-hunting, personal10 is very important. After all, you're selling a product —11to an employer. When going to a job interview, always brush your hair tidily, polish your shoes and above all, 12 yourself properly. It will give you competitive advantages and a positive first13. The above idea was also suggested in a best-seller for jobseekers named Dress for Success.
First impressions are14 ones. In other words, if you're viewed positively within the important first several 15, the person you've met will 16 feel everything you do is positive. Leave the interviewer a 17 impression, and often he will guess you have a lot of other unsatisfactory characters.18, he or she may not take the time to give you a second 19. Most employers believe that those who look as if they care about 20will care more about their jobs.
