From the author: In the first part, we discussed how to prepare yourself a beautiful resume wrapper. In the second part we will talk about what to do in a “confrontation” with a merchant-employer. That is, how to behave during an interview. So, you posted your resume on all sorts of job search sites, “posted” it on all social networks and accounts, and distributed it to everyone you know. Finally, the long-awaited call and you are invited for an interview. Of course, the styles and level of interviews in each specific company are very different. We'll talk about general principles. Smile. It’s trite, but true – a friendly and smiling person has a better chance of being liked by a potential employer than a perhaps more intelligent and professional applicant. A lot of research on the psychology of external attractiveness is proof of this. Be neat. The neatness manifested in the details speaks volumes. It's not just about the suit. It is clear that you should not come to an interview in torn jeans and a T-shirt, regardless of your “loyalty” to the company. This is also: shoes (worn down and dirty? or clean and washed?), hairstyle (tousled or neatly combed?), manicure (neat nails or chewed?), even a pen (gnawed cap or elegant accessory). The list is incomplete, it can be continued. Be punctual. The rule of good manners is to arrive 10-15 minutes before the start of the interview. You should not embarrass your employer by arriving too early - he may have other meetings scheduled. Being late will immediately establish you as an unreliable worker. There may have been 1001 good reasons, but the first impression is never the second, right? A conversation with an employer is a separate topic that deserves special attention. For me it is a kind of game. Maybe like chess or something like that. On the one hand, a conversation with employers is not a confession, and not a consultation with a psychotherapist, there is no place for excessive frankness, in the spirit: At my previous job I didn’t like Vasya, I like this I’m tired of it, and so I came to you, handsome and wonderful.” On the other hand, it is important to be honest, since a lie is easily read by an experienced HR specialist and can be checked during the subsequent collection of recommendations. As they say, the best improvisation is a rehearsed one. Think at home in advance about the answers to the questions: Why did I leave / am leaving my previous job? Among the reasons for leaving, it is better not to name “they paid little money,” “I had a fight with my boss,” “I had a fight with a colleague,” etc. Demonstrate achievement motivation: that is, not what you are running FROM, but what you are striving for. For example: “I’m leaving because I want to perform new, non-standard tasks”2. What did I like/dislike most about my previous job? When talking about what you liked, focus on what a future employer might like. Look for commonalities. For example, when applying for a job as a salesperson, you can say: “At my previous job, I liked working with clients and constant communication.” When you say what you didn’t like, be very careful. What you say should not contradict the employer's expectations. Compare two answers from the same seller: “I was very tired at work due to the constant routine” and “I wanted more complex and non-standard tasks”3. What do you expect from a new place of work? Focus on what opportunities the new place of work brings for you (except for salary, proximity to home, and other basic material factors).4. What positive qualities do I have? The answer to this question again lies in the employer’s expectations. For example, if the work involves high intensity and the implementation of several tasks at the same time, then the answer will be - I can do several things at the same time (of course, provided that you really can).5. What negative qualities do I have? The most important thing in this matter is to name your shortcoming so that in the context of a specific place of work it looks like.