Job Hunting? These Tips Can Help You Nail That Interview

Going to a job interview can be stressful, but adequate preparation can help relieve some of your anxiety. The more you prepare, the more comfortable you will be during your interview. Here are some tips to help you nail your next interview.

  • Practice answering typical interview questions and take time to think of examples to use that will highlight your skills.
  • Lay out your interview attire the day before your interview. Make sure it is neat and clean and appropriate for the company you are applying for.
  • Bring a portfolio and several copies of your resume to hand out in case there is more than one person interviewing you.
  • Take some time beforehand to drive past your interview location so you know exactly how long it will take to get there and where you will park.
  • During the interview, remain calm and relaxed. Your body language says a lot about you and you want to appear confident.
  • Always follow up an interview with a thank-you that reiterates your interest in the position.

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Learn about the Economy with These Economics Podcasts

You don't have to go back to school to get a degree in economics to understand more about how our economy works. These three podcasts offer interesting insights on business, the economy, and the world of finance:

Bloomberg Surveillance Podcast
Bloomberg Surveillance has its finger on the pulse of the national economy. Podcast hosts Tom Keene and Michael McKee discuss topics like financial repression, the job market in various fields, spending patterns, and the patterns within the ever-changing stock market.

Marketplace
American Public Media’s Marketplace is a podcast devoted to the latest business news within the United States and around the world. It focuses on the global economy and events that impact the financial markets, and it aims to provide timely, accessible coverage of both economics and personal finance. Marketplace is a great podcast if you prefer to hear about interesting, true stories rather than just the numbers.

Planet Money
Distributed by NPR, Planet Money is a twice-weekly podcast that explains the economy to people who might have no prior knowledge of how it works. It’s fun and enjoyable, and it covers topics like how popular iPhone apps affect the national economy.

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