Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter
Looking at the weather forecast for this week, I was reminded that I haven’t talked to you about how to deal with extreme weather for a long time.
If you don’t admit that you may be affected by the weather, you’re just kidding. After all, extreme heat or cold is known to make people uncomfortable. Even if you are not affected, the person you are interviewing is usually the same.
How do you deal with the weather? How do you prepare for a good performance interview?
During the summer, both men and women have wardrobe-related discomforts, and everyone is expected to dress up properly to interview women in stockings and wear good heel shoes. For men and women, professional image is the key. For men interviewing for most jobs, a conservative suit, wearing a white or lightweight shirt, and a conservative tie with good shoelaces is suitable.
If you are in a career with more casual tires, it’s rarely an “extreme wardrobe perfect for first interviews.
In winter, dress properly as cold and wear your business outfit underneath it. If your coat allows you to audition for polar adventures, take off your coat when you arrive at the interview while you are in the lobby to avoid the first thing people see.
Whether it’s hot or cold, it will arrive at the lobby a few minutes early so you have a chance to calm down and can regain your focus if it’s cold or warm up.
No one wants to shake hands with someone who speaks heavily or finds them shaking hands with icicles. This is a distraction that can cause you to lose your chances.
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