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What happens during a "job interview"? The great thing about job interviews is that no two are alike. And every applicant needs to be prepared for any variety of circumstances that might arise during a job interview. Sometimes a job interview is a few minutes of small talk, meet and greet chatting and then getting into the meat of the interview which is, what is your background, education experience, how can you be of benefit to us here in our company. And then a question and answer period for the candidate, where they have the opportunity to get their questions answered by the interviewer. That's a typical job interview, but that is not always the case. Sometimes you might be surprised by a group job interview when you think you're only going to be interviewed by one person. And sometimes it can be a more situational type of job interview, where you're asked more about how would you handle a particular type of situation, rather than to tell the interviewers about your background and experience. So it is best to be prepared for any number of different types of scenarios at a job interview. What should I wear for my job interview? Always dress very professionally for every interview. For men that would usually be a suit and tie and for women that is usually a skirted or a slacks business suit as well. Always dress for the position that you are really wanting long term rather than the position you are applying for today. So, even if you are going for a receptionist type of position or an entry level job; dress for the management job that you hope to have in a few years. You can never go wrong overdressing for an interview. Make sure that your clothes are pressed and clean and your shoes are in good shape. Never wear too much jewellery if you are a woman, or to much make-up, and make sure your hair isn't over done. You want to do things in a manner that is simple, tasteful, professional, and sophisticated. You can never go wrong if you follow those rules. | 
