During the interview, smile and look the interviewer in the eye, wait to sit down until the interviewer asks you, don't slouch, and avoid nervous actions. Having a positive attitude is expressed through your body language as well as what you say, so pay attention to this during the interview. The initial stages of the interview are crucial and the impression you make in the first twenty minutes count for a lot. The interview is a conservation, not you giving a monologue. The interviewers won't be impressed if you don't show that you can listen intently and take it what you are being told. Your interviewer is giving you information so you need to be alive to that to be sure you don't miss anything important. Part of communicating well, is listening well. Listening well will also help to get a good picture of the culture of the place you are interviewing for. When you are being asked a question, it's important that you take in the content of the question and answer it directly. If you are being asked if you have a particular skill or experience then you should provide some clear evidence of this with an example. If you don't give a specific example, then not only are you only part answering the question, but you are also missing a great opportunity to present your skills and achievements in the clearest possible way. For example, if you are asked about your organisational skills, you might say that you are highly organised but follow this up by describing an event you organised in the past. If you are asked about meeting deadlines, you could reference the college or school assignments which you always turned in on time. Or if you are asked about the ability to handle competing priorities, you can talk about juggling work and study. If you can use evidence from outside work and education, you will also present a more rounded picture of yourself and your outside interests. Be professional, but relaxed and confident throughout the interview. If you pay close attention to the interviewers you will see the style and tone they use and you can try to adapt to that and show that you can work well in such an environment. The language and tone you use is vital so you need to be aware of leaving negative soundbites in the minds of the interviewers. This can occur if you are asked a question about something that you do not have direct experience of. Of course, you should never give a false impression of your abilities or experience, but how you frame a negative answer is very important. Instead of just saying 'no', change the emphasis to a positive by highlighting other things you have done which are relevant, while indicating that you are keen to develop in this area. For example, if you are asked if you have ever organised an event at work, don't say 'no, never', but say something like, 'I have not been the lead in organising events, but I have been part of a team who did this and learnt a lot from it'. You could also give an example of something you have organised outside of work, like a sports tournament or charity event. Be positive, and show how you want to develop your skills and experience. When you are talking in the interview keep in mind that you are trying to give an overview of your career progression so far, and your aspirations for the future. We learn in different ways, and your own personal experience has contributed to your personal and professional development. Don't get carried away, veer off topic and give a monologue of your life story, but some personal information that explains how you have arrived at where you are can make your interview memorable, and contextualise your CV. At the end of the interview, the interviewers will normally turn to you and ask if you have any questions for them. An important part of interviewing is asking good questions here, which demonstrate your enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and ability to take on board the information you gained through the interview. You should ask questions both about the employer and about the job. Some good examples of questions to ask are: What kind of training and career development opportunities to you offer? What are your favourite and least favourite parts of the job? How would you describe the work culture here? How do you envisage the company's growth and development in the next five years? Do you have any doubts about my suitability for the role?

Summary: Have positive body language. Listen. Really answer the questions you are asked, and use examples as evidence. Strike the right tone. Avoid using negative language. Tell a story of your progression and development. Ask questions.

When someone puts you down, deal with it by not immediately reacting to him. Giving a quick comeback or getting angry will reinforce his behavior. It gives him what he wants a response from you.. Also, it's not good for you to act out of anger or other negative emotions. You could do or say something you will regret, or you could damage yourself with stress. Take a deep breath or two. This will help you to remain calm. Slowly count to five while you make sure you are calm. You may want to respond with a put-down of your own, but doing this can make you seem as petty as her. It can also increase the tension, and really won't solve the problem. Just like reacting immediately, retaliating gives her what she wants. Even though you might want to, don't reply to rude comments and posts online with mean posts of your own. Avoid gossiping about her later. It may feel good in the moment, but does nothing to solve the problem. Sometimes silence can be the best weapon. Ignoring someone that is putting you down denies them the pleasure of a response from you. It keeps you from wasting time and energy on someone that isn't worth it. Plus, her bad behavior will really stand out against your good behavior. Just act as though she didn't say anything. Continue doing what you were doing without giving her a glance. Unless the person is incredibly thick-headed, she will usually leave you alone after being ignored. This is a clear way to let the person know that you want him to quit putting you down. If ignoring the person didn't work or if the situation is especially annoying or hurtful, telling him to stop can help resolve the problem. Make sure you are calm. Look him in the eyes and use a controlled, confident, clear voice. For example, if a peer insults you, take a few deep breaths and then calmly say, "Stop putting me down." With a co-worker, you might try saying, "I don't like or appreciate how you are talking to me and about me. I want you to stop putting me down." If it's a friend that may not actually be trying to be mean, you might say, "I know you didn't mean to, but what you said hurt my feelings. Please don't put me down like that."
Summary: Avoid reacting immediately. Don't retaliate. Ignore it. Tell the person to stop.