<p>Dana Manciagli was prominently featured in this article on Quintessential Careers.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.quintcareers.com/how-to-project-a-winning-attitude-in-a-job-interview/">http://blog.quintcareers.com/how-to-project-a-winning-attitude-in-a-job-interview/</a></p>
<p><strong>Attitude in the interview: </strong><br>The interview is the employer’s best opportunity to assess attitude, and as Dana Manciagli, author of <a href="http://www.danamanciagli.com/book/">Cut the Crap, Get a Job</a>, states, “attitude can make or break a candidate.”</p>
<p><strong>Preparation is crucial:</strong><br>Projecting the right attitude isn’t just preparing for the attitude-oriented questions you might be asked. “Attitude means the candidate cares enough about the position and
company to prepare,” notes Manciagli. “Too many candidates come into phone or face-to-face interviews with
very little preparation, which includes learning about what the company, division, and department does.”</p>
<p>Manciagli also advises asking the interviewer intriguing questions, showing respect, professionalism and
interest during the interview, and watching your nonverbal behavior. “The best candidates have learned the nonverbal basics of wearing appropriate attire, erring on the formal side,” she says. “They bring in a folio with a
pad and pen so they take notes, showing interest and respect for the interviewer’s insights. They sit up straight, have a solid handshake, and [caption id="attachment_4097" align="alignright" width="151"]<img class="size-full wp-image-4097" alt="How to Project a Winning Attitude in a Job Interview" src="http://www.danamanciagli.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/QuintCareers.jpg" width="151" height="108" /> How to Project a Winning Attitude in a Job Interview[/caption]

lean slightly in, engaging with eye contact and smiles.”

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