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The secret to advancing your career is not just about education and job history, but also the impression you make during your interview is just as important. To stand out from the crowd, go in fully prepared. Before the interview, gather background information on the company. This will help deal with the inevitable questions that always come up, such as “Why are you interested in working here?” Go through common interview questions, write out what you want to say and act it out to prepare for the interview. Get a friend to help and work on making eye contact and being enthusiastic in your responses. Remember to leave early for the interview so you can be sure to arrive on time and go with a tasteful and professional outfit.

A job might be anything you need to do in order to pay the bills. But a career should be something that’s rewarding and that you’re excited about. So when you’re looking for a real career for yourself, don’t settle for something that isn’t a great fit.

It’s about more than just making money. It’s about finding something where everyday you will be anxious to succeed and jump out of bed in order to get your day started. Your career should enjoyable and you need to have more of an interest in it besides collecting a check. Both your long-term and day-to-day happiness will significantly improve with a satisfying career.