Getting a job isn’t an easy for a lot of people.

And it’s caused by different factors: the job market isn’t robust, with so many looking for jobs and so few job spaces available; employers can’t find qualified people; etc.

So when a job applicant gets their foot in the company door and bags an interview, he/she needs to prepare for it right?

A collection of pictures was posted on Graduate Fasttrack’s Facebook page recently; and it shows hilarious hacks for job seekers.

1. Make sure to mention that you’ve volunteered for community service.

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2. Beware, every question is a test question.

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3. Productivity is your god.

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4. Practice giving your undivided attention to each interviewer- all at the same time.

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5. Show your confidence.

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6. ‘Divide and conquer’ is operative here.

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7. Show that you can do all things.

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8. Make sure your social media accounts have nothing incriminating.

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9. Let them know that you’re result driven.

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10. Show that you can be ‘coded’ when the situation calls for it.

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11. Show that you’ll bring something to the table.

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12. Describe yourself creatively.

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13. Stay positive.

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14. You know that job’s for you. Let them know that.

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15. Show that you’re good at leadership.

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16. Turn the negatives in your favour.

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17. Let them know that you’ll be cooking up new ideas on the constant.

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18. Let them know that you’ll give your best –plus more.

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19. Show them that you can think outside the box.

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20. Let them know that it’s been written that you’ll get this job.

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21. Let them know that you’re fuelled by results.

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22. Don’t be shy to let them know where you see yourself in the future.

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23. Make conversation with your interviews — to diffuse the tension (for your benefit).

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24. Let them know that with you, there’s never a dull moment.

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25. Yes you ‘Can’ (pun intended).

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26. Make sure you know the interviewer’s name. Before the interview if possible.

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Warning: We will not be held liable for unpredictable results. But if you’ve got the cojones and it works for you, don’t hesitate to share your testimony.

Images: Quickmeme, Graduate Fasttrack on Facebook, The Poke (26).

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