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August 31 - September 21, 2015 13 Working World l WorkingWorld.com is that almost everyone can hear a cell phone vibrating in a purse, briefcase or pocket. You will be aware that a call is coming in for you. The people interviewing you will be aware. And you will be aware that they are aware. • Take a bathroom break before the interview. Use the restroom before you leave your house and avoid too much coffee or other liquids shortly before your interview. If you need to use the bathroom when you arrive at the company, ask the receptionist to point you to them before he or she informs the hiring manager that you have arrived. "One additional thing you can do is give yourself a pep talk before the interview," Quast says. "Mentally remind yourself of all the things you plan to do during the interview, the points you want to make about your experience and the questions you have about the company. "You may not be able to eliminate all the butterflies, but your preparation should help reduce the stress and let you concentrate on making the most of the opportunity." ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lisa Quast is a career coach, a business consultant and author of the book "Secrets of a Hiring Manager Turned Career Coach: A Foolproof Guide to Getting the Job You Want Every Time" (www.careerwomaninc.com). Quast spent more than 20 years climbing the career ladder in corporate America with career success in traditionally male-dominated companies/industries. She has completed projects around the world in the areas of strategic planning, marketing & communications, sales, service, operations, pricing, business development, pre-acquisition analysis and acquisition integration and HR/talent development. CAREER TRAINING For more information contact: Los Angeles Valley College careereducation@lavc.edu (818) 778-5751 • (818) 947-2600 http://www.lavc.edu Head to a High Paying Job and Great Career Opportunities. LAVC Classes Los Angeles Valley College ■ Administration of Justice ■ Broadcasting ■ Business ■ Child Development ■ Commercial Music ■ Computer Science ■ Electronics ■ Engineering ■ Fire Technology ■ Journalism ■ Manufacturing ■ Media Arts ■ Nursing ■ Photography ■ Respiratory Therapy ■ Solar Technology ■ Technical Theater Enroll in the Following Areas: Including General Education Courses to Complete Your Degree The Semester Runs August 31, 2015 – December 20, 2015