[lincpimp]

Being confident is always good, but being overconfident has cost alot of guys jobs when they were interviewing for my company.

Hygene is very, VERY, VERY important. I once interviewed a younger guy who seemed very pleasant, but his hands appeared to be covered in poo... At the end I really tried to get out of the customary parting ways handshake, but he insisted. Needless to say I washed that hand in a variety of soaps, and solvents and highly toxic chemicals designed to remove lead from church roofs, etc. Do you think he got the job....

Also, avoid saying that you will do anything for the job, sounding desperate is bad, real bad.

You need to sound competent, but avoid telling the interviewer, especially if he is the boss, that you can reinvent the wheel, etc. I have heard alot of BS in my time, and most of it was when someone was trying to get me to hire them.

Dress appropriately, not good to wear italian leather shoes if you are applying to a ship yard, and also not good to wear tennis shoes to a corporate interview. Yes, employers look at shoes. I prefer to see people wear brown or kakhi (shoes, slacks) if it is a more casual enviorment, or a full suit if not so casual. A tie is optional, if you look good with a tie wear it, if it makes you uncomfortable do not. Clean clothes are a must as well. Clean undies may be a good idea, as some interveiwers may require a strip search and cavity check (can't be too careful these days).

Above all be yourself. Listen more than talk. Answer questions throughly, but leave out the fluff and do not ramble. If you suffer from a shitty memory prepare a list, and questions are always good, as long as they apply and are not basic common sense stuff (such as "do you allow sexual harrasment here" and "am I allowed to park my windowless van with the 'free candy' logos by the nearest school).

Try to be funny if the interviewer seems to have a sense of humor. Keep away from the racist and yo mamma jokes. Never discuss politics or religion, unless it is required in the job (priest, president, etc..). If he is one of those really serious types just stick to the facts. Brevity is the soul of wit, someone famous said that a long time ago, and most people have no idea what brevity means, but you can always repeat that during an interview and you will likely stand out as being the only person who has ever said that. Good maybe? Who knows, I would say it.

The firm handshake, good posture and good eye contact are a great way to make yourself stand out. Most have horrible posture, fidget, and generally look like wanted felons during an interview. A return call is good, but do not sound desperate.

Good luck, and by no means should you ever mention your rc hobby as it is a very juvenile thing to most people who do not share the hobby. Also your giant porn stash is no ones business but your own.

And should you end up being interviewed by a very attactive single lady, don't even bother with trying to get the job, just go for a number. Cause if she is doing the interviewing she likely has some money and would make a great GF, etc. Sugar mammas are the shiznit, dawg.