Job Interviews and the Magic of Music

Job interviews, like music recitals, require lots of preparation and practice.

Job interviews are not won by the most qualified candidates; they're won by the candidates who prepare better than everyone else, those who use the best job interview strategies.

One of the most "secret" job interview strategies involves music!

Can music really help you win your next job interview? It just might! Here's how.

First, it can help you during your job interview research, preparation and practice. While it doesn't appear to work for everyone, some studies suggest that having classical music playing softly in the background as you study can boost your recall. Try it as you're reading over your prepared job interview answers for probable job interview questions.

Second, music can help you relax, put you in an positive mood, and help dispel nervousness. Think of a song you really enjoy, one that makes you feel great, and listen to it as you're driving to your job interview.

A possible song you might consider for your job interview preparation is "All Star" by Smash Mouth. It's got a great, upbeat tempo, and some of the lyrics could be interpreted as advice for getting ahead:

"You'll never know if you don't go, you'll never shine if you don't glow... Hey now, you're an All Star, get your game on, go play; Hey now, you're a Rock Star, get the show on, get paid.... All that glitters is gold, Only shooting stars break the mold." Crank that up, listen to those words, and say to yourself, "I AM a shooting star, I'm going to SHINE, break the mold, and GET PAID!"

I guarantee you'll be in a confident, upbeat mood as you arrive for your job interview! This is one of the most enjoyable job interview strategies, and it will give you a MAJOR edge over the competiton!

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