Marketing Jobs in Nottingham

Nottingham's location in the midlands has helped its establishment as a key centre of industry over the past hundred years. Recently, however, the city has embarked on a journey of transformation - finding considerable success in the service sector as tourism continues to thrive. Consequently, those considering searching for marketing jobs or sales jobs in Nottingham, even at this difficult time, are in a prime position to benefit from a city with a firm historical past and a bright future as a tourist and business destination.

Despite the move towards services and tertiary business in the city, Industry is still a significant employer for those with interest in a career in marketing. Engineering conglomerate, Siemens, who specialize in communications and transportation, have a UK base which contributes to its worldwide workforce of over 480,000 people. Similarly, swimwear manufacturer: Speedo, also have a factory in the city - and with the popularity of lycra since the 70s have remained the market leader in the production of swimming briefs.

Over the last decade or so, many creative industries have begun to flourish in Nottingham. Many graphics, textiles, and digital design companies have become established. Branding and graphic design company, Purple Circle, are one such success story. After being established in 1991, they have grown to become the best choice for branding and design solutions for the big and small companies of the city, including: Boots, Nottingham City Council, Speedo, and The Treehouse Company.

The two shopping centres (Victoria Centre and Westfield Broadmarsh) at the heart of Nottingham, are increasingly becoming attractive to more and more visitors from in and outside of the city. The former is home to 116 shops including the flagship store for Boots and a large indoor market. Westfield is home to 86 shops as well as market-stalls, and is set to undergo a huge £700 million regeneration.

Of course there are many other reasons the city is popular with tourists. The legend of Robin Hood and its rich history make Nottingham a great destination for all the family. Although Nottingham Castle is referenced in Robin Hood, today the site is home to Ducal Mansion built in the 1600s and doubles as a museum and exhibition space. The City of Caves is another attraction in Nottingham, and has been dated back to as far as 1270. Today visitors can explore the underground network by entrance at Broadmarsh.

Sarah Maple writes about sales recruitment and marketing recruitment.

Medical sales and healthcare jobs are still going strong

There are some industries where success has little to do with the state of the economy: Medical sales jobs and healthcare sales jobs are definitely among them.


1. The industry

The UK healthcare industry as a whole is worth billions of pounds and employs around 2 million people.

The National Health Service (NHS) is the largest employer, with a workforce of 1.3 million. A further 21% work in the private sector, 1.9% in the voluntary sector and the remainder in local authorities and other organisations.

The pharmaceutical industry employs around 70,000 people. It develops and produces drugs, equipment and products, and is a major provider of medical rep jobs and healthcare sales jobs.

Medical rep jobs play a crucial role in the industry, closing the gap between pharmaceutical companies and healthcare professionals. They ensure clients are aware of, buy and use their company's pharmaceutical and medical products - whether in general practices, primary care trusts or hospitals.

In terms of jobs in medical sales, the top five leading international pharmaceutical companies in 2007 were Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi-Aventis, AstraZeneca and Novartis (Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry).


2. The current climate

While more people are now seeking new work, there is a string of industries where success has little to do with the state of the economy. Drugs companies in particular are where investors pile their money to wait out a recession.

Why? Because people need dentists, doctors and other healthcare professionals regardless of the state of the economy - just as they need the right drugs and equipment to make people better. Because when things go wrong they have to be fixed; it's not discretionary spending. Medical sales jobs and healthcare sales jobs are an integral and invaluable part of this process.

What's more, skill shortages in the public services sector will always fuel demand for high-calibre professionals - particularly in the drive to find new, more effective drugs to fight disease and in caring for an older population.


3. What medical sales jobs are out there?

The healthcare jobs market is awash with a wide variety of titles and terminology. Some of the most common are healthcare sales jobs, medical sales jobs, medical rep jobs, medical equipment sales, wound care sales jobs, laboratory sales jobs and theatre sales jobs.

While medical rep jobs mostly involve promoting prescription products, successful candidates could find themselves selling anything - from wound care products, surgical tools, implants or large medical devices into large NHS trusts, private hospitals, dentists or even veterinary surgeons.

Opportunities may also occur in related medical sales jobs fields, such as medical disposables and equipment. Additionally, some experienced healthcare sales jobs lead on to working as field trainers - training and developing juniors in healthcare jobs.

Since at least one-third of the pharmaceuticals produced in the UK are exported, there are also international medical sales jobs opportunities.


4. What do recruiters look for?

There are many jobs in medical sales to be found, across a very wide range of specialist areas and geographical locations. Competition for jobs in medical sales can be high, particularly with company mergers and the tightening of finances within the NHS. However, there are lots of ways to stand out from the crowd. Certain attributes that employers look for include:


* Individuals who can successfully work as part of a team (medical sales jobs will often involve sharing territory)

* Graduates or trainees, or individuals with nursing, marketing or ethical sales experience

* Candidates with a science degree (approximately 50% of the 9,000 medical sales reps in the UK have one; the other 50% are mainly graduates from other academic disciplines)

* Experience in selling to the medical market, or a medical background


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Medical Sales Jobs

The medical field is a very lucrative and rewarding career and involves the selling of health products to consumers, medical professionals and institutions to help them deal with medical issues. Dialysis machines, wheelchairs and patient beds are just a sample of the many products offered by medical supply companies.

The medical sales sector is highly competitive and requires a deep understanding of products and offerings to the general health care industry. The most important ability for a medical Sales Professional is the understanding of the needs of customers. Young professionals often enter medical sales because they believe in the products they are selling. Perhaps they have been influenced by a loved one who has struggled with an illness or studied medicine and wants to help people get the supplies they need. No matter the motivation, medical sales professionals are in an important position. However, medical sales people also want to make a living and advance within their field. The expansion of medical supply companies has meant more advancement to management positions for exceptional candidates.

Another important skill is the ability to communicate complex medical terms into simple language. This ability is usually derived from the years of learning and relearning product specifications and competing products. However, young people in sales of medical care companies must understand that there are a lot of competitive supply companies on the market. Thus, a seller’s knowledge and ability to answer questions satisfactorily can mean the difference between a sale and a lost customer.

However, many of these skills and attributes can only be built through experience. The academic setting is great for students interested in learning the theories and ideas behind sales and business. However, medical supply companies and pharmaceutical firms are looking for sales people with at least some experience in sales or within their field. While graduates may be frustrated by this idea, there are a few simple ways to gain experience without working for decades in the same field.

One of the best ways to break into the medical sales field is to learn via graduate trainee programs. Medical supply companies and other health supply providers often take in a good deal of graduate trainees on an annual basis. These trainees are taught about product lines and corporate policies while they take some time out of their day to shadow experienced sales people. For medical sales aspirants who want to get right to the source of their ideal career, these opportunities are ideal.

However, there are only so many graduate trainee slots to go around. For graduates who are interested in medical sales but cannot break into a trainee system, there are plenty of temporary medical sales jobs available. Graduates should look for any field sales position possible, even if it is only remotely related to medical sales. Companies that hire retail sales people, like automotive and telecommunication firms, are plentiful. These experiences can give medical sales aspirants the confidence and the experience to land their ideal position in the near future.

Finally, graduates can turn to recruiting agencies and placement services to find the right position for their level of experience. Young professionals and new graduates who have done at least some project work can find solid entry level positions through recruiting firms. Recruiting agencies such as BMS Sales and Marketing Jobs also look for inexperienced graduates for temporary or project positions, which are becoming more popular in medical sales to meet the ups and downs of the marketplace.

BBC UK jobs tracker

As the level of UK unemployment reaches a 10-year high, the BBC News website is keeping track of jobs lost and created in the months ahead. This is not a comprehensive study but a snapshot from around the UK since 1 January 2009.

UK-WIDE

• Steelmaker Corus says it is cutting 2,500 jobs in the UK, as part of cost savings that will see it shed 3,500 workers worldwide
• Barclays is cutting 4,200 jobs from its UK banking operation. Some 400 posts will go in its IT departments. The company said it hoped to avoid compulsory redundancies
• Marks and Spencer to close 25 Simply Food stores and two regular stores, losing 780 jobs, as well as cutting 450 head office posts
• Jaguar Land Rover to cut 300 managers and 150 salaried agency staff
• Adams childrenswear firm closes 111 stores, making 850 staff redundant
• Southeastern trains to make 300 people redundant over the coming year
• Music, games and DVD chain Zavvi closes 26 stores, with the loss of 262 jobs. Fourteen Zavvi stores are bought by retailer HMV, securing 269 jobs
• Loan firm Cattles to lay off 350 staff at branches across the UK, as well as 650 call centre and support staff in Hull and Nottingham
• The Unite union said it was concerned that some of the 5,000 job cuts announced by Swedish telecoms firm Ericsson would go in the UK
• TT Electronics said that it was cutting 500 jobs in the UK
• Supermarket chain Tesco plans to create up to 10,000 new jobs with new store openings this year

• Sainsbury's to create 5,000 new jobs this year, in 50 new convenience stores and a small number of new supermarkets
• Supermarket chain Waitrose to create 4,000 new jobs as part of an expansion drive
• Frozen food chain Iceland to create 2,500 jobs after buying 51 former Woolworths stores

SCOTLAND

• Almost 100 workers to be out of work with the closure of an Eddie Stobart haulage depot in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire
• The Dutch-owned food group Vion is cutting 820 jobs throughout the group, including 150 at Cambuslang in Lanarkshire
• About 80 jobs are to go at technology and manufacturing business Honeywell in North Lanarkshire
• The Dundee-based delicatessen McLeish Brothers has gone into administration, with the loss of 175 jobs
• Legal firm Thornton's is set to cut between 40 and 50 jobs, at offices in Dundee, Perth, Arbroath, Forfar and Edinburgh
• Electronics plant SEH Europe, which employs more than 500 people in West Lothian, announces plans for 58 redundancies

WALES

• Fifty-eight jobs to be lost at a JCB factory in Wrexham
• Marshalls paving stone maker in consultation over possible closure of concrete factory in Wrexham, threatening 55 jobs, with another 55 at risk England-wide within the firm's consumer arm

NORTHERN IRELAND

• Ulster Bank, part of Royal Bank of Scotland, says it is cutting 200 jobs in Northern Ireland and 550 posts in the Republic of Ireland as part of a cost-cutting plan
• Almost 100 jobs are to go in a second round of redundancies at a forklift manufacturing plant in County Armagh. NACCO Materials Handling Group announced 96 redundancies at its Craigavon plant on Monday. In September, the company made 81 people redundant. There are 616 people currently employed at the site.
• County Antrim engineering firm FG Wilson to lay off 260 workers across three sites
• County Londonderry timber products firm Spanboard is in consultation over reducing its workforce with 80 staff facing redundancy
• County Tyrone construction equipment company Fintec announces temporary lay-offs for 150 staff until end of February
  
  

NORTH EAST

• Car manufacturer Nissan to cut a quarter of the workforce at its Sunderland plant, losing 1,200 staff
• More than 350 people to be laid off from Newcastle Production, a Findus Food factory in Longbenton, Tyneside
• Newcastle Building Society to lay off 150 staff, predominantly from the head offices in the city

NORTH WEST

• Food firm Tulip in consultation over the closure of a factory in Bromborough, Wirral, with 300 workers facing redundancy
• Gibsons Food factory in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, to close, with the loss of 245 jobs
• Reebok axing 160 jobs at its offices in Bolton after its parent company Adidas decided to close the offices at the Reebok Stadium, ending a 116-year association with the town

YORKSHIRE & HUMBER

• Bradford-based conveyancing firm Hammonds Support Systems to cut 200 jobs after going into administration
• Loan firm Cattles to cut 400 jobs in Hull, predominantly at two call centres
• Leeds-based electrical goods retailer Empire Direct lays off 90 store and head office workers in Yorkshire, and 68 more staff at shops across England. A further 192 staff, mostly in Yorkshire, are working with administrators but face redundancy
• Burberry to close its plant in Rotherham, with the loss of 290 jobs
• The Dutch-owned food group Vion is cutting 820 jobs throughout the group, including 200 at Malton in North Yorkshire
  
  

EAST MIDLANDS

• Loan firm Cattles to lay off 250 support staff based in Nottingham
• Derby-based jet engine maker Rolls Royce to take on 220 apprentices in 2009 and 2010
• Haulier Eddie Stobart to close depot in Manton Wood, Nottinghamshire, with the loss of about 80 jobs

WEST MIDLANDS

• Digger firm JCB to lose more than 600 jobs from various Staffordshire locations, including 400 redundancies at its Rocester headquarters
• China and crystal maker Waterford Wedgwood cuts 367 jobs, mostly from its site in Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent
• Bank of Ireland in consultation on planned closure of mortgage office in Solihull, with 165 staff facing redundancy
• Engineering firm Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services, in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, cuts the jobs of about 60 temporary and contract workers
• Car parts factory Stokes Forgings, in Walsall, to close in April, with the loss of 137 jobs

EAST

• Food firm Tulip in consultation over closure of site in Linton, Cambridgeshire, where 87 workers face redundancy, and factory in Thetford, Norfolk, where a further 78 jobs are under threat
• Sanyo to close television manufacturing plant in Lowestoft, Suffolk, by the end of February, with the loss of 60 jobs
• Caravan maker Fleetwood Caravans, in Long Melford, Suffolk, cuts 50 jobs and enters administration, with 13 more workers fearing redundancy
• The Dutch-owned food group Vion is cutting 820 jobs throughout the group, including 470 at its Haverhill site in Suffolk
• In Grimsby, more than 200 jobs have been lost at Huntsman Tioxide

SOUTH WEST

• John Nicholls Builders to lay off about 80 people, after administrators were called in to the firm in Goonhavern, Cornwall
• Exeter University to carry out an £18m expansion of its business school in Devon, creating 60 new jobs
• The US Navy is to close the Joint Maritime Facility based at RAF St Mawgan, Cornwall, relocating to Virginia, with the loss of 22 posts
• Magazine printer Cooper Clegg, in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, to close, with the loss of 170 jobs
• Car parts firm Takao to cut 100 jobs in Gloucester, a third of its workforce, because of the Honda shutdown

LONDON

• Sainsbury's to cut at least 200 jobs at its central London head office
• Majority of Marks and Spencer's 450 head office job losses expected in London
• Drinks firm InBev announces 2010 closure of Stag Brewery, in Mortlake, west London, putting 182 jobs at risk

SOUTH EAST

• Up to 240 jobs under threat at Pfizer research and development site in Sandwich, Kent, as part of pharmaceutical firm's global efficiency drive
• Buckinghamshire County Council aims to cut spending by £22m a year by March 2012, which could mean the loss of 400 posts
• Bank of Ireland in consultation on planned closure of mortgage office in Reading, Berkshire, with 270 staff facing redundancy
• Marshalls paving stone maker in consultation over possible closure of concrete factory in Hambrook, West Sussex, threatening 25 jobs
• Car components maker UYS, part-owned by Honda, will cut 130 jobs because of the four-month shut-down at Honda

Source: BBC Jobs Tracker

High Risk Jobs

When discussing life insurance, the category of jobs considered 'high risk' can vary from broker to broker. There are, however, specific types of jobs that are listed more frequently. We can be quite certain that those who work in these occupations may need to pay significantly more for their life insurance premiums - or even acquire specialist advice. So what are these frequently listed 'high risk' jobs? And what exactly are the risks involved with them?

It's little surprise that miners feature under the term 'high risk' very often. In 2007, George Miller, the US chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, called for a legislation to increase miner safety. In his statement he highlighted that 'mining fatalities occur at a rate more than seven times the average for all private industries'. Additionally, he pointed out the resurgence of Black Lung Disease, a condition that is caused by working with coal dust over long periods of time and that can cause fibrosis and inflammation within the lungs.

Although it is statistically less safe to drive a car than it is to pilot a plane, aircraft pilots are considered 'high risk' for a number of reasons including the relationship between stress and pilot error. Robert J. Barish, a radiation specialist, has written in depth about the radiation risks to pilots. He states that airplane pilots and airline pilots should be regarded separately, for those who fly light aircraft endure little radiation whereas 'airline flight crew members have for years been considered radiation workers', with exposure to radiation even higher during high altitude and high latitude flights.

Steeplejacks are considered 'high risk' also. This daring occupation involves making repairs to very high buildings including spires and chimneys. Typically, a steeplejack will scale the building by using a ladder, and will then have to set up a Bosun's Chair in order to sit on and work from. A Bosun's chair is a suspended plank that acts as a seat. Despite the fact that abseiling equipment is gradually replacing the traditional equipment, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) claim that falling from height is still the most common kind of workplace fatality.

Finally, oil rig workers also appear in the 'high risk' category frequently and therefore life insurance quotes for these workers are always high. Over the past few years, accidents on rigs and other safety issues have been highly publicised in the press, such as two deaths at the Shell owned Brent Bravo rig in 2003 due to a gas leak, and the BBC reported in 2005 that the shift work endured by rig workers significantly increases the risk of heart disease. It is the matter of working with flammable, pressurised materials in sometimes hostile environments that puts riggers firmly in the 'high risk' occupation category.

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Interim Management forecast

In today's economic climate many interims will be wondering what is going to happen to the demand for interim management. Will this demand fall by the wayside, cut alongside so many other budgets? Or will interest in interim management increase?

The challenges business face, linked to the uncertainty, particularly following such a positive growth cycle, corporates will find it hard to relinquish the feel good factor of recent successes in growth. Faced with these challenges executive teams will be wanting to examine every way in which, on the one hand they can contain costs and limit ongoing financial commitment, whilst on the other, they want to see the result continue to come in. It is here that the secret in the future success of interim management lies.

In times of difficulty interim managers offer direct and highly relevant focused expertise to deliver business critical projects. The challenge at this point is to know where to go and who to look for. In who to look for this doesn't't specifically relate to a name unless of course the individual has built a very high profile as a 'guru' in their subject. In this instance, who to look for means defining the actual characteristics of the individuals experience and capabilities and directly linking these to the 'fail safe' delivery of business critical projects.

For interim managers wanting to secure their future, in what is a very different market, they need to address their marketing and in particular their networking skills. In the UK it is estimated that the interim management market is worth in the region of £1 billion and of this some £650 million is generated through individual interim managers marketing and networking effort.

So the message from this can be that the market is about to change positively for interim management but personal marketing and promotion will never be as important as it is now.

In the opinion of Intramezzo, we see the market levelling, but not declining, prior to a continual growth period derived from a different style of marketing message but linked with much more effective marketing and business development processes.

Intramezzo is one of the UK's leading senior executive talent providers with both an interim and a permanent search practice and with over 7 years experience in this sector. For more information on Interim Management, visit the Intramezzo website on http://www.intramezzo.co.uk

Best Interview Tips

So, you're a recent graduate? Looking for work? You and thousands of others. What can you offer that they can't? Well, hopefully you know that or will learn as you search. Your job search is a project in itself, with various stages. Here are some tips to get you to your goal of a great first job.

Skill Building

Robert Fulghum might have learned everything he needed to know in kindergarten, but you probably didn't. In fact, even college probably didn't teach you everything. Keep building your skills.

1. Practice your writing skills. In today's Internet-oriented world, good communication skills are crucial. Technical writing and documentation seems to be a weak point for many new grads.

2. Stay updated. Read and subscribe to relevant weblogs, magazines, and newspapers. Use web feed subscription tools like Bloglines or Newsgator Online Edition.

3. Take refresher courses. You may not get a job in your first interview round. Consider some refresher courses before you rewrite your resume.

4. Start a blog. Demonstrate your knowledge of a topic related to a field you'd like to be employed in by writing a blog and mentioning it in your resume.

5. Do some volunteer work. Find something you like doing and volunteer. It shows depth of character on your resume.

6. Learn networking skills. Finding the ideal job usually means knowing the right person at the right time.

Tools and Miscellaneous

There are some tools that you might need for your job search, and other expenditures.

7. Computer. Whether you buy or borrow, you'll need a computer for typing your resume, cover letter, and references page.

8. Internet access. Your job search will likely take you online. As an alumnus, you probably have access at your college (or local library).

9. Briefcase or portfolio. Perfect for protecting your materials against the elements when attending job fairs or going to interviews.

10. Cell phone. If you're pounding the pavement looking for work, you'll want to make it easy to be reached for additional interviews or changed schedules.

Resume

The average headhunter will tell you that their clients usually spend thirty seconds on most resumes, while culling the stack. Make yours stand out, and defensible.

11. Don't lie on your resume. It's not a novel. Mention skills you're capable of. Say "learning such and such" for everything else.

12. Be relevant. Don't list your parents' names and birthdays or your dog's breed.

13. Customize your resume. You may qualify to work in various industries. Tailor your resume accordingly for each.

14. Follow standard format. There are a variety of resume formats and you can probably follow any of them. New grads should emphasize education and grades first.

15. Make it easy to read. Even while following standard format, there are a number of ways you can make your resume easy to read including using bullet points or tables.
16. Be brief. One page for a a recent college graduate is sufficient.

17. Use the right terminology. Do use industry terms but don't be too academic with lingo.

18. Promote yourself. Your resume has to sell you. Write it using action words but without bragging. Be factual, with concrete details.

19. Have references ready. Have two or three references printed on a separate sheet of paper and only provide them when asked for. Professors that know you well might be ideal candidates.

20. Indicate your interests. Depth of character is something interviewers look for.

21. Stick to the file format. If a company asks for your resume in a specific format and/or provided by a particular method of delivery, then comply.

22. Use a cover letter. These are specific to the job and company that you are applying to, so use a different one for each application. They should summarize in a few paragraphs your objective, strengths, and relevant interests.

23. Proofread. Don't waste your entire effort by sending out resumes and cover letters only to find that it appears a monkey wrote them. Use a spell checker and grammar checker.

24. Print quality. Use quality white or light tan paper for printed resumes and cover letters. Don't use gimmicks like colored or scented paper. Stapling is not recommended, but at least keep your cover letter separate.

Finding a Job and Interview Preparation

Before you can get an interview, you obviously have to find a job to apply for.

25. Ask friends and family. This is not nepotism. You are merely asking around about opportunities where they work.

26. Ask in social settings. Someone in your church or other social organization may have leads.

27. Ask on campus. Your professors or the university might have work available.

28. Check with former classmates. Some companies pay employees referral fees for finding new candidates, so a former classmate might have leads.

29. Try networking. Career networking websites such as LinkedIn or JibberJobber can go a long way toward helping you find a job.

30. Use a job search engine. Job search engines like Jobster, Dice, Indeed, and Simplyhired can narrow down your search. Some let you post your profile and resume.

31. Attend career fairs. Career fairs are sometimes ideal for finding a job. Dress as you would for a one-on-one interview, and you might find yourself in one. Take a clipboard, copies of your resume, and a general cover letter.

32. Check newspapers. Some jobs just might not be advertised online.

33. Be selective. Don't apply to jobs that you know you won't like or are not qualified for.

34. Practice being interviewed. Have a friend help you out, setup a video camera, then review your answers and body language. If possible, have two friends interview you "firing-line" style.

35. Beef up your skills. Missing a skill? Can you learn it fast? Say on your resume that you are learning it, then do so before an interview.

36. Know your strengths. You'll likely be asked, in an interview, what you think your strengths are, and possibly your weaknesses and what you're doing about them. Make a list of both.

37. Research potential employers. Visit their Web sites and search for recent articles about them. Try Topix, which lets you search for news from a certain date backwards.

38. Prepare a list of questions. Not all job descriptions are clear. Be ready to ask for clarification in an interview.

39. Don't overreach. It's good to be positive, but as a new grad, you have to be realistic about what work you are qualified for.

40. Be patient. Work might be hard to come by in some industries. Keep trying. If you are willing to wait, then stay on top of industry news.

41. Look elsewhere. New grads can simultaneously combine their adventuresome spirit and the need for a job by working abroad.

Offbeat and Appearance

General tips about preparing when you've already secured an interview.

42. Practice. Practice in front of the mirror the night before. Check your facial expressions.

43. Have your clothes ready. (Reduce your stress.) This includes ironing clothes and buffing shoes.

44. Dress professionally. Part of being professional is dressing professionally. For men, a tie isn't always necessary later in life. But wear at least a suit jacket and slacks. Women should dress appropriately. Phone in and ask if necessary. Err on the side of conservative.

45. Makeover. Don't spend a fortune, but have clothes you can wear to an interview and the job afterwards. Maybe you need new shoes and a haircut or styling.

46. Use your judgement. Facial jewelry, colored/ spiky hair, and tattoos are relatively new fashion "accessories" and companies differ in their acceptance. Most look past it nowadays. Being yourself is best. Call reception and ask for suggestions, if you're concerned.

47. Groom yourself. Brush your teeth and shower. Men, eliminate stubble.

48. Get enough sleep. Don't go in with bloodshot eyes.

Pre-Interview

On the day of your interview, prep yourself.

49. Be prepared. Know where you're supposed to go. Check their Web site, and call in if you have to.

50. Know why. You'll likely be asked why you want to work there: it's small, it's big, cool research, cool job, highly recommended, whatever.

51. Arrive early. But not too early. Five to 10 minutes early is okay. If you're earlier, wait somewhere else first.

52. Be friendly. Greet the receptionist and anyone that talks to you before the interview. Thank them for any assistance.

53. Don't smoke. At least not on the premises. You don't want to smell of smoke.

54. Use the restroom beforehand. Better safe than having to go during the interview. Comb your hair, ditch your chewing gum, etc.

55. Learn your interviewer's name. If he/she has an unusual name, ask the receptionist for the proper pronunciation. Dale Carnegie, in his book How to Win Friends and Influence People, wrote of a new American who cried when someone asked him how to pronounce his name, instead of simply pronouncing it incorrectly.

56. Turn off your cell phone. And take out any Bluetooth earpiece you might be wearing.

The Interview

A lot of what gains you points in an interview is your behavior. They already have your resume. They want to know about you.
Interview Opener

57. Wait for the handshake. The rules of a handshake have changed as more women have entered the workforce. Normally, two men should shake firmly. Beyond that, you'll have to use your judgement. Don't crush a person's hand. Practice with male and female friends.

58. Keep standing. Don't sit until you are directed to. There may be other people participating in the interview and it's best to show that you are "open to direction."

59. Make a good first impression and maintain it. Mirroring is a powerful technique if used subtly, no matter the interviewer's mood.

Interview Dos

60. Maintain eye contact. Look the interviewer in the eye without staring. Not doing so is often perceived as shiftiness not shyness.

61. Be succinct. Don't be a Chatty Cathy; don't tell your life story. Give a bit of detail instead of just "yes" and "no".

62. Nod your head. But don't over do it. It shows you are attentive and amenable to being managed. Women are more likely to nod than men, so men should practice more.

63. Ask for clarification. You may be attentive, but if you don't understand something, politely ask for clarification.

64. Ask questions. Ask about the culture at the company and any general questions that an interviewer has not mentioned yet.

65. Be flexible. Even dream jobs have uninteresting tasks that must get done. Don't wrinkle your nose at a list of tasks. And say you're willing to learn if you don't know how to do something.

66. Ask about your role. You could be interviewed for multiple positions, despite what the job description you applied to indicated. Ask what positions you're being considered for.

67. Ask about your team. Ask how many people you'd be working with and what they do. Ask if there's anyone internally that is applying for the job.

68. Ask about the last person. Ask why the last person left the position, or if it's a new one. If the interviewer hesitates, back off. If they answer anyway, they'll probably respect you for asking.

69. Ask about future opportunities. Is there room for growth? Asking shows that you're career-minded, and that you might stay long-term.

Interview Don'ts

70. Don't ask about salary benefits first. Let the interviewer bring it up. Typically, this is discussed towards the end, and usually if they're interested in you.

71. Don't fidget. It's often perceived as a sign of untrustworthiness.

72. Don't mumble. Speak clearly and enunciate your words. This should be part of your pre-interview practice with friends.

73. Don't be intimidated. Be confident without being arrogant.

74. Don't lie in the interview. A skilled interviewer can "read" an applicant.

75. Don't show off or overact. Just be yourself, but don't be overly effusive.

76. Don't hit on your interviewer. Seriously, you're in an interview, not a nightclub.

77. Don't complain about someone. Be positive.

78. Don't seem needy. Sure, you need a job, but if you act like it, you probably won't get it.

Interview Other

79. Remember what it's about. Think "what's in it for them", not just "what's in it for me". Both parties have to benefit.

80. Be prepared to be tested. You might be asked to prove, say, your computer programming skills with a small quiz on basic principles of coding. Interviews for other industries might include similar testing.

Closer and Post Interview

The end of the interview is just as crucial to getting a job, as is what you do afterwards.

81. Know your availability. An interviewer may ask when you can start. Don't be afraid to say that you have a vacation scheduled, etc., or that you can start immediately.

82. Be flexible on salary. When asked what you're expecting, a good answer for a new grad is that you're hoping for at least fair entry level wages, with performance bonuses. You might even say that you're willing to accept stock options, especially at a startup.

83. Ask for the job. If the interview goes well and you think you want to work there, ask for the job. Say something like, "Well this sounds like a very interesting job and I'd love to work here." Do this when they offer their handshake goodbye. If they like you, you'll be asked back for a second interview, or you might get offered the job right there.

84. Say thank you. Thank the interviewer and the receptionist, etc.

85. Be patient, part 2. As you're leaving, ask about the selection process and when you might hear back. If there's more than one position, you might hear back sooner. You might get more than one interview, but that may require sign-off from someone on vacation.

86. Follow up on each interview. Experts offer differing opinions on this. If in doubt, call reception and ask their suggestions, especially if you haven't heard back within two weeks.

87. Keep an interview log. It'll help you track the state of each application (sent application, pending interview, interview complete, followed up, rejected, etc.). Include dates.

88. Keep learning. An advanced degree may help your career, but you can also learn without returning to school. Many large universities are offering their courses free online.