Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Lombardi Time

It really does amaze me how much individuals overlook punctuality during the job hunt. Being punctual does not translate into you being hired, but it is very crucial. Being early sends good non-verbal communication out to the prospective employer about you. Vince Lombardi is credit with coining the phrase “Lombardi Time.” Which is, if you are five minutes early, you’re late. There is a fine line here; showing up too early can be annoying. Here are a few guidelines:

  1. Take a test drive. Drive to the interview location before the interview. Know what route you are going to take and an additional one, just in case there is traffic or an accident. Always be prepared!

  1. Plan to be there 20 minutes early, but go in 10 minutes prior to the interview time. Ten minutes is not too early and definitely not late.

Good Luck,

Destry Brink

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