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Your new potential boss has suggested
an interview time you can’t make. You...
● Straightaway agree to the time she
proposes. You’ll make it work.
● Advise the only time you can make
it is in your lunch break.
● Hold off on confirming until you’re
absolutely certain you can sneak
away from the office.
● Politely suggest a different time.2
It’s D-day. When did you decide on
what to wear?
● Two days ago, after picking up your
skirt from the drycleaner.
● Last night after laying everything
out on your bed.● Last night, after you sought advice
from your bestie.
● This morning after three failed
outfit attempts.3
Your breakfast this morning
looks like...
● Whatever your local café has
on offer.
● The usual: toast with Vegemite.
● Oats. You’ve heard that they’re
slow-burning.
● An instant coffee.4
While you wait in the lobby, you...
● Check Instagram.
● Go over your elevator pitch.● Reply to a text your friend sent you.
● Read the news on your phone.5
You shake hands with the interviewer
and sit down. How are you sitting?
● Leaning slightly forwards.
● On the edge of your seat, waiting for
the interviewer to speak first.
● With your arms folded.
● Leaning back in your chair with your
legs stretched out in front, crossed.6
What kind of shoes are you wearing?
● Your trusty medium-sized heels.
● Flat black points.
● New heels you bought especially
for the interview.HOW DO YOU
COME ACROSS
IN INTERVIEWS?
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