Don't fail to make that first impression
Recruiters who hire technicians want to be sure that they are selecting a right candidate who is willing to take directions. Interview is your chance to convince the hiring manger that you have the right combination of attitude, skills and work ethics.
Your resume should give that message. Experts say that employers often go by first impression and your resume should create a favorable impression, meaning it should showcase impressive work history, your skills and knowledge of the job.
Proper presentation is a stepping stone for success. It means you must present a well-written resume, don proper attire and your language is pleasing - no slang at all.
Don't be late
Many hiring managers like sport coaches are obsessed with punctuality. They expect you to be at least 15 minutes early.
Almost all businesses today are sticklers of time. You are expected to be early and always on time. The same is true for your job interview. You give your interviewers a firm hand shake but not crushing one. Don't forget to make eye while talking to them.
Don't boast
Good workers, experts say, are those who don't boast. Those who rely upon boasting fail to measure up to their claims. In the long run boasting takes you nowhere, if it does, it takes you only to your career disaster. Often times, it makes interviewers to conclude that you will be a poor performer on the shop floor. Humility always pays you.
Don't get too many driving tickets
Employers even check your driving records. If you have a record of too many driving tickets and a few accidents, your fate is sealed. Many good techs lose jobs because of their driving records. You cannot change the past, but you can mend your driving habits and get a clean record. Careful driving records of two to three years suggest that you have corrected yourself.
Don't abuse your present employer
A common question in interviews is "What is the worst thing about your present job?" If you face such a question, don't think you can go with full throttle about your problems on the shop floor. No shop is perfect; perhaps the present recruiter may be running one with many lacunae.
Any strong negative comment against your present employer may be the last straw for you and your chances of getting the job are dimmed. The manager hiring you may wonder what you would tell about him after a few months. If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything.
