HOW TO LAND A JOB INTERVIEW

Dress To Impress

According to a new survey by recruiting firm Adecco, 75% of hiring managers believe the top interview mistake millennials make is wearing inappropriate attire.

Arrive Early

Less than 10% of hiring managers associate the words "professional" and "organized" with millennial workers. Get to an interview early, with plenty of time to spare, to show that it's important to you and you're punctual and reliable. Plus, you'll have extra time to use the restroom or touch up your appearance.

Bring Extra Copies Of Your Resume

In the new digital world, young people sometimes forget the importance of the old-fashioned paper resume--don't. You may meet with more interviewers than expected, so having extra copies on hand shows that you're prepared for anything.

Do Your Homework

Three in five hiring managers say millennials make the mistake of not preparing enough for the interview. Do internet research on the company, position and interviewer; read as many recent articles as you can find about the industry; and use your LinkedIn connections to talk directly to someone already working there about the culture and environment.

Hold Your Head Level And Plant Your Feet

http://www.forbes.com/pictures/lmj45klek/follow-up-2/Kate White, author of career guide I Shouldn't Be Telling You This, says your interview body language has as much of an impact as your words. If you plant your feet on the ground and hold your head level, you'll appear grounded, confident and in control.

Lighten Up

Let some of your personality and excitement show through. By smiling and leaning slightly forward, you demonstrate that you're truly interested in the job. Otherwise, you risk coming off as indifferent.

Clean Up Your Social Media Sites

It's standard procedure for hiring managers to check out your Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn profiles, so police them carefully. Most (70%) hiring managers believe millennials make the mistake of posting potentially compromising content, including inappropriate photos, profanity and too-personal information.

Sell Yourself, But Don't Brag

It's important to tout your accomplishments and achievements, but be careful of sounding cocky. Recruiters say millennials can come off as overconfident in their skills and experience. Stick to specifics, and explain how you'd apply what you've learned to drive results in this position.

Follow Up

Follow up with an email by the next business day to say thank you, 

summarize your qualifications and emphasize your interest in the position.