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Don't fuck up.

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Never forget to pre-stalk

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We've been through this - your marble sculpture presentation has to be up to snuff, drawings are for amateurs.

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Be nice to EVERYONE. I always asks my receptionists, admins, etc what they thought of a candidate. If they were a jerk to the support team it reflects VERY badly on them.

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Have a beer before

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Check your fly before entering

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Confidence.

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Thanks @CF, the only one who took this seriously

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Don't say - go!

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Better a shot of vodka!...like in russia

OP- there was a thread a while back about a guy thinking he nailed an interview only to realize his fly was open the whole time. It was not me. He felt terrible about it.

OP- be confident but don't bullshit. Always remember that people interviewing are smarter & most will know when someone is BSng. Be honest. If you don't know something say so but add that you are always willing to learn. Good luck!

@OP. Come up with a list of the top three skills needed for the target job and be able to provide specific examples of how you nail those skills. Talk about your drive and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done, as well as your passion for learning and finding ways to be more efficient, which can increase productivity. Have examples ready.

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