5. - DON'T DRESS INAPPROPRIATELY. Whether you like it or not, job interview is not time to express your individuality. Always remember that your goal is to gain employment, not to make a fashion statement. Accordingly, you should not dress in any way that will distract attention from you and your qualifications. Things to avoid include unconventional hair colors, excessive jewelry and makeup and any clothes that you would wear to a nightclub. Prior to interview, contact companies HR department and inquire about company dress code. Do your best to dress accordingly. If there is any doubt, err on side of being overdressed.

6. - DON'T BE UNTRUTHFUL Never, ever lie during an interview. Mistruths have an uncanny habit of catching up to people. If interviewer catches you in a lie during interview, you have seriously damaged your chances of being hired. After all, would you hire someone that you couldn’t trust? If your employer finds out you lied after you have been hired, it could be grounds for dismissal. Even if they do not dismiss you, you are still in serious trouble as you have damaged your integrity in eyes of your boss. The bottom line is that you should always be truthful when interviewing.

7. - DON'T BE MODEST. When searching for right job, put your modesty aside. Don’t be afraid to confidently describe your skills and accomplishments. After all, if you don’t sing your praises to your potential boss, then who will? Don’t count on your resume to do all work; it is only a tool to help you land interview. Once you get your foot in door, it is up to you to convince interviewer that you are ideal person for job. Worried that you will come across as conceited instead of self-confident? Then practice how and what you will say with a friend or family member who can provide honest feedback.

8. - DON'T FORGET THE "THANK YOU NOTE. Once interview has concluded, take a few moments to jot down your impressions of interviewer, what you talked about and any interesting points that were brought up during meeting. The ideal time and place to do this is in your car a soon as you have exited building, as your thoughts will be most fresh at this time. Use this information as you compose a well thought out thank you note to interviewer. Mail this note no later than day following interview. Remember promptness signals interest.

By avoiding these 8 simple mistakes, you can improve your chances of having a successful interview and landing job of your dreams.

You can read this article online at: http://www.worktree.com/newsletter/interview-mistakes-to-avoid.html

Sincerely, Nathan Newberger, http://www.WorkTree.com "Helping You Find More Jobs Faster"

The information obtained in mystery shopping reports allows business to monitor performance of one location when compared to another, or how performance of same location has improved over time.

Mystery shopping is also valuable for sentinel effect. When employees know that they will be mystery shopped—but they don’t know when or by whom—they will give every customer excellent service. This is especially true when results of mystery shops are used in employee performance evaluations.

The Need for Mystery Shoppers Today's business environment is extremely competitive. Companies that fail to provide excellent service will not survive. Studies show that a satisfied customer will tell three other people about his experience. A dissatisfied customer will tell ten to twelve people. All too often, though, customer won’t tell business owner or manager.

Not only do companies face loss of business from poor service, actions of their employees may cause them to be sued by customers or fined by government. With so much at stake, mystery shoppers provide a valuable service by identifying potential problems business owner can correct before they result in a major liability.

Who Are Mystery Shoppers? Because mystery shoppers look like typical customers (and are, in most ways, typical customers) almost anyone can become a mystery shopper. Shoppers may be any (adult) age, male or female. They may be employed, self-employed, unemployed, students, retired or full time homemakers.

What makes mystery shoppers different from other customers is that they want to help improve customer service and make some extra money while doing so, and they are specially prepared to evaluate businesses and report their findings.

Many shoppers get into this business because it is fun. They love to get perks, such as "free" food and merchandise, and even make a little money while they're getting this free stuff! Although mystery shopping can be fun, it is a business and you will have important responsibilities as a mystery shopper.

If you are interested in working flexible, part time hours, and getting paid to shop, eat and more while providing an important service to businesses, mystery shopping may be for you.