Your head may still be spinning and asking 'why me' or you may still be angry at your previous employer. Yet one question you will have to face and should be prepared to answer is 'why are you currently looking for a job?'

Make sure your emotions don't get the better of you during a job interview. Have interview responses that are positive and upbeat. Create an interview strategy that is well planned out in advance to help you answer important questions as they come up.

A few suggestions that could make your road somewhat less stressful and create an impression of a confident job candidate.
► Make peace with the job downsizing layoff that has just rocked your world and be able to explain your best qualifications and past job experiences to a prospective employer.
► Keep the interview and conversation in a 'pro-you' mode. If you must talk about your past downsizing company and employer, say something that is positive and quickly move on to what you can offer the interviewer and their company.
► When talking about your job loss, talk about your job position in the general context of the company rather than personalizing the situation. Include that others lost their jobs also, don't have the interviewer think your job loss was due to a bad individual performance or you were the only employee let go.

Prepare an interview game plan in your mind and stick to the story. Don't let your emotions get in the way.
Reflect on the positive experiences and overall good things you contributed to your past position. Enhance your confidence and credibility with your interviewer by taking the high-road and showoff all the great things you can offer their company.

The Top Ten 'Worst' Things To Wear To A Job Interview

Don't be a wardrobe malfunction waiting to happen. Plan ahead so you'll have time to shop and present a professional appearance before the interview.

Top 10 Worst Mistakes
1. Sunglasses on top of your head
2. Carrying a backpack or fannypack instead of a briefcase or portfolio
3. Mixing casual with professional clothing, leave the golf shirt at home
4. The wrong tie for the suit
5. Overly short skirts or low cut tops on women
6. Heavy makeup
7. Earrings on men
8. Excessive jewelry and more than one set of earrings on women
9. Facial piercings, tongue jewelry, visible tattoos
10. Clothes that just don't fit right or are out of season

Honorable Mention
11. Short sleeved shirts on men
12. Mismatched socks
13. Rumpled or stained clothing
14. Scuffed or inappropriate footwear
15. Strong after shave or perfume