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When you think about your job hunt, do you ever realize how anonymous it really is?  Technology has allowed us many conveniences, but one thing it’s taken away is the personal touch, says A. Harrison Barnes, founder of EmploymentCrossing.com.  Phone calls are out, unless it’s the interviewer contacting a potential employee and even hand addressed thank you cards after the interview have gone to the wayside for a more professional, though impersonal, printed envelope.  This means the only time your personality can shine through is during the interview.  This is why, says the EmploymentCrossing.com founder, it’s so important to make the most out of that window of opportunity.

You already know you’re likely being researched and studied well before the interview.  Whether it’s your Facebook page, website or Twitter account, never before have companies had an opportunity to learn so much about prospective employees.  That’s an important aspect to keep in mind as you’re preparing for what’s likely the only face time you’ll receive before the job is filled.  A. Harrison Barnes has these tips to make sure your interview contains that personal touch:

* Dress for success.  That’s a no-brainer, but it’s worth repeating.  That crisp white dress shirt you know looks great?  If it’s missing a button, repair it or have it repaired before donning it for your face to face.  Otherwise, you defeat your purpose.

* It’s all about confidence.  There’s nothing more distracting than wondering if the interviewer notices your chipped nail polish.  If it’s a concern, remove the polish before the interview.  Again, this sounds like a no-brainer, but it’s not worth the distraction that’s sure to be noticed, even if the imperfection on your nails isn’t.

* Practice before you proceed.  Review your resume (yes, that same one you have memorized) so that you can pick out the strongest points for this particular position, says A. Harrison Barnes.  Take a step back and see yourself through the resume the way an interviewer would.

* Smile, be kind and courteous.  No need to announce you’re nervous.  That’s a given and it’s likely a statement the interviewer has heard over and over.  Allow yourself to be nervous.  You might be surprised that the pressure lessens once you give yourself permission.

* Remember too that if you do your best and still don’t receive an offer, it only means there’s something better for you around the corner.  It’s important to keep your faith during a job hunt.  What seems like the perfect position might pale in comparison to the next interview.  There are always going to be what seems like the “dream job“.  Sometimes they are, and sometimes, it’s more of us convincing ourselves that we can make it so.

Finally, says Barnes, do a quick check of your public self before sending out the resumes.  Yes, your Facebook page is yours to do with what you wish; however, deleting a few of those photos might better serve your purpose during this stage of the job hunt.  You don’t necessarily want to make a point of the fact you can funnel three beers at one time.  After you’ve settled into your new position, add the photos back if you must.

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