2006-09-20 07:29:06 · 10 answers · asked by greer m 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I just went thru this in december. First, think about all your good qualities, including transferable skills. Keep these in mind as you're talking.
Second, don't focus on your age or returning to work, but rather your maturity and the desire for a stable position in a company where you can use the skills you've gained over the years.
Dress for success (this is good advice at any age)
Be prompt (also necessary for ANY interview)
Trust yourself. Don't look for "any job" but look for the "right job" that you know will let you shine.
Good luck!
2006-09-20 07:30:13 · answer #1 · answered by Loresinger99 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be clean and neat without any hair flying around.
Wear a suit, with matching skirt, and top and pull your hair up.
Appearance is numero uno and then speech. Speak properly, enunciating correctly and watch it not to say things like "uh uh, naw, nope, geeze, yah".
Sit, with hands folded in your lap, and don't use hand gestures.
Give the interviewer prompt answers and be honest. Don't lie, but don't put yourself down either. My brother in-law just gave me a resume to scan for him. Under "education" it reads "did not finish college", when instead, it should have read "Some college education". Get the drift?
Last, but not least, please search for jobs you can achieve and do. Don't search for goals that are higher than what you are capable of doing, because being rebutted or refused are very deflamatory on your self confidence. Nobody likes being told they don't qualify, no matter how well the interview went.
Good luck!
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2006-09-20 07:34:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't talk about jobs that you didn't like or the people stay on a positive note about all the jobs you had. Don't focus on your age and how long you have been out of work. You want them to see and know you haven't lost all your skills just need a refreshing course.
2006-09-20 07:41:46 · answer #3 · answered by joebaby 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Play up your strengths, especially your willingness/ability to adapt to changes in the workplace. Often times older workers are automatically perceived to be unwilling to change or update their skill sets. Also, often they are wrongly assumed to be wary of computers, software and new technology.
Here's some more great advice for those over 40 looking for work:
http://www.quintcareers.com/older_worker_tips.html
I really hope this helps. Best of luck to you! :)
-AskYourQ
2006-09-20 07:40:44 · answer #4 · answered by askyourq 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my boss told me he hired me cause at the interview we had i looked alive, like i was active and waitng to always do something. i was nervous but wasnt showing it and he felt i had alot of confidence and i was ready to go. try doing that, even if you dont have much experiance show you can learn fast
2006-09-20 07:32:16 · answer #5 · answered by gmoney 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
show some skin :) j/k get a make over so yoiu feel young and refreshed oh yea a new outfit wouldnt hurt
2006-09-20 07:31:37 · answer #6 · answered by Missbribri 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Be honest
2006-09-20 07:30:14 · answer #7 · answered by elaine2005free 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have confidance in u and be honest in replies. GOD will help
2006-09-20 07:34:00 · answer #8 · answered by vijay v 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
short skirt and stockings!
2006-09-20 07:37:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
show some skin!!!
2006-09-20 07:36:08 · answer #10 · answered by chavito 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋