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STAYINGONTOP Use Your Personality to Stand Out During Job Interviews [By Elisa Becze, BA, ONS Staff Writer] strong resume and work history may not be as rare as you think; in fact, human resources professionals say that they receive technically similar resumes quite often. As a result, final hiring decisions often come down to personality. If two candidates have equivalent skills and experience, hiring A in your abilities will give the hiring manager confidence in selecting you for the job. • Demonstrate positive body language. Use good posture and even lean a bit forward to convey interest and honesty. Maintain eye contact and avoid fidgeting to come across as dependable and professional. • Listen. Pay close attention to what is being said to or asked of you during an interview. Even letting your focus drift briefly can be embarrassing and unprofessional if you lose track of the conversation. • Remember professional etiquette. Confirm your meeting prior to the interview and send a thank-you note or managers may look to break the tie by e-mail after the interview. This shows identifying the candidate whose personyou are respectful of others and their ality will fit with the team and who will time. do the job with a better attitude. Keep the following in mind to make • Most importantly, be yourself. There are many ways to show your professure your personality shines through sionalism and confidence, so do so in during job interviews. • Be sure of yourself. Having confidence a way that makes you comfortable. ✱ Stay Connected . . . Visit www .ons.org! Use my m ember ben efits Get milk July 2008 ONS CONNECT 29 http://www.ons.org http://www.ons.org

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ONS Connect - July 2008

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