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       Having feelings of nervousness is quite common before a job interview therefore it is very important that individuals prepare themselves in order to feel much more confident. Like stated in most of the previous chapters in What Color Is Your Parachute you must have a good understanding of yourself. Recruiters only have a general understanding of individuals from what is given to them via a resume therefore it is important to be able to sell yourself and express yourself with confidence. Now it is not uncommon for people to not fully understand themselves and it can jeopardize your job interview. Therefore if individuals prepare themselves for a job interview they will experience the following benefits; a confidence boost, good impression, and express their skills/achievements better.     In order to feel prepared for an interview individuals should do the following suggestions: 1. Research the company: By getting an understanding of a companies history, principle's, and back

       Having a good mindset is vital when searching for a job and or succeeding in a job as there are many outcomes that can happen individuals must be prepared to face situations to their best. If individuals go into job searching with the correct mindset it will build their self confidence in order to pursue jobs they believe they are qualified for. Also, some individuals may be strong candidates but if they lack self confidence they can jeopardize their opportunities. It can be difficult for those who are having a long journey searching for a job and are being rejected. It can be disappointing but if individuals have the right mindset they make look at this at a step towards a different direction. Instead of focusing on rejection individuals should look at it as an opportunity to find something better suitable. Another mindset individuals should have would be promoting themselves instead on focusing on our perceived weaknesses. Although it is easy to focus on your weaknesses you mu

       As we go further into the flower exercise; we start to understand that each petal signifies the important things individuals want according to their personal and work lives. The seven petals represent the seven ways individuals view themselves. They represent how individuals would like their workplace to be, what kind of people they want to work with, their favorite skills, the knowledge they have, preferred surroundings, preferred salary, and their purpose. Once individuals have finished this exercise they will gain a better understanding of themselves as well as discover patterns and priorities. What Color Is Your Parachute? states "that individuals should know what they are willing to trade off and what they are not". This is very important as often individuals go into jobs blinded by the idea that they must give up certain things to live comfortably. My parents have always had the mentality of sticking to a job that paid well although it made them unhappy. I believ