Quick Tips for 5 Common Job Interview Emergencies

Quick Tips for 5 Common Job Interview EmergenciesQuick Tips for 5 Common Job Interview EmergenciesPrepare for the worst to ensure the best during your next interview. close dialog Advertisementclose dialog/* effects for .bx-campaign-1012257 *//* custom css .bx-campaign-1012257 */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-type-agilityzone .bx-close z-index 2-ms-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -ms-transform rotate(0deg) to -ms-transform rotate(360deg) -moz-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -moz-transform rotate(0deg) to -moz-transform rotate(360deg) -webkit-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -webkit-transform rotate(0deg) to -webkit-transform rotate(360deg) keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from transform rotate(0deg) to transform rotate(360deg) bx-close-inside-1012257 top 0 right 0 /* KD - Remove padding from video wrapper and set height to 100% */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper padding-top 0important height 100%.bx-custombx-campaign-1012257 bx-creative-1012257 .bx-wrap height auto/* KD - Change positioning to static as that was not necesaary and here you can adjust the height of the video element */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper video position static/* rendered styles .bx-campaign-1012257 */.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative *first-child width 100%.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative background-color transparentborder-style nonemax-width 900px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-close stroke whitebackground-color blackborder-style solidborder-color whiteborder-width 1px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-group-1012257-AFvXBOB padding 10pxdisplay fraktionwidth auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-J0EiS8Y width auto.bxc.bx-cam paign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-J0EiS8Y *first-child padding 2px 4pxfont-size 10pxcolor rgb(255, 255, 255)text-transform uppercasebackground-color rgb(0, 0, 0)background-color rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34)Youre lost - and the interview is in20 minutesThe best option is to avoid this completely. Try a dry run by commuting to the office location at the same time of day your interview is scheduled so you are familiar with the route and can properly budget your travel time. If you still manage to get lost, pull out your smart device and use apps like Google Maps or HopStop to estimate how long it will take you to get to the office. If youre sure to be late, give your main point of contact a heads-up as soon as possible.You spilled coffee on your shirt en route to the interview.Always have a back-up plan. Keep some Shout Wipes in your glove compartment or work bag. If youre driving to the interview, it never hurts to put a spare shirt in the car. When all else fails, run a simple Google search on your smart phone to find the nearest clothing store.You forget to bring copies of your resume.Never fear theres an app for that Download the free Print Hammermill mobile app to print your resume and any other important documents directly from your phone or tablet fromany nearby printer connected to WiFi. Also, make sure you store a copy of your resume on iCloud or Dropbox so you can access it easily on the go.You realize youre being interviewed for a different position than you prepared for.When youre applying to multiple positions, theres a chance you may mix the job descriptions up. If you found the job on Ladders, review the job description while youre in the waiting room. You can also store copies of your job applications and other job-search notes in the cloud with services like Evernote.You forgot to mention something important to the interviewer.The thank-you note is a perfect opportunity to address any points you neglected to discuss during the interview. In your messa ge, highlight any relevant achievements, experiences, or other important qualifications you didnt get to mention in the meeting or clarify a response that was a little shaky. Remember, youre not simply following up after an interview youre positively influencing your candidacy.