Do you remember your first job experience? Prior to working in a marketing agency, I held several customer service positions, and my first job was at a yogurt shop in a mall. It was a simple, easygoing position getting paid on minimum wage with few responsibilities, but it wasn't easy finding my first job right out of high school. Here are five tips to landing a job at pizza near me:

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1. Bring a resume.

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Always bring a copy of your resume. There have been interviews where I brought one and didn't need it, but there have been times I didn't have one on hand and the interviewer requests a resume to review.

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2. Make eye contact.

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One of the ways to convey confidence during your interview is making eye contact. Rather than looking down or away throughout the question and answer process, look at the interviewer. While maintaining eye contact, sit up straight and smile so you look engaged throughout the conversation. If a manager at a pizza place near me sees this approach, they can come to the conclusion I would be able to interact well with customers.

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3. Be prepared to answer common interview questions.

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Why do you want this position? Why should we hire you? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Prepare genuine responses to show you are capable of being part of the team and can handle the position. Instead of saying you need the job for money, describe how you are seeking a position to enhance your skills in multi-tasking, time management, and customer service.

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4. Ask questions after an interview.

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Interviewers usually ask if you have any questions after an interview. Asking about the company culture, why the position is open, and what the most important qualifications are for the position. This shows your continued interest in the position and the company, while others may end the interview without asking a single question.

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5. Send a follow-up email.

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Thank the interviewer in an email shortly after your interview. It doesn't need to be minutes after you walk out the door, but within 24 hours is ideal. The interviewer can evaluate your writing style, and assess what you've learned in your summary. They will appreciate the time you took to develop the email.

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Follow these five steps to earn your first job at a pizza place near me.