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There are plenty of overweight people out there who are employed. You've gotten some good suggestions. Here are some of mine. 1. It's a rare person who doesn't have to deal with some anxieties about job interviews, whether it is appearance-related, grade-related, employment history-related, etc. There are no perfect applicants out there. Remember that during the whole process. 2. Do everything you can to look clean cut. That image works for most employers. For men, that would include a short haircut, clean shaven, no earrings, etc. Find the perfect interview outfit. Nicely shined shoes, pressed pants, a suit and jacket if appropriate. The preppy look works well for most office environments. Once you get the perfect interview outfit, set it aside and save it for just that purpose. In general navy is the best suit color. A nice pen and a nice portfolio might be appropriate. Always arrive on time. Sometimes it helps to do a practice run to find the place ahead of time. 2. Check out books on interviewing. Rehearse answers to frequently asked questions. Think about past work-related accomplishments that you might be asked about. Don't bad-mouth former employers at all or say anything negative about past situations. People don't want to hire whiners. If they ask why your leaving your current position say something like you'd like new challenges, increased responsibility, higher salary, something to that affect. Check out the books in that regards. Act enthused. People want to hire people who want the job. Even if you are not sure, talk like you are excited about the opportunity. You can always decide later after you get an offer. Ask them what a typical day is like, what they like best about working for the employer. Interviewers like to talk about themselves sometimes. 3. Make sure your resume is error-free. Consider tailoring your resume to different types of positions. Borrow some of the buzz words off employee ads to describe yourself. For example, if you see ads asking for high-energy, motivated, individuals with excellent intepersonal skills, use something like that on your resume to describe the kind of person you are. 4. Make sure they see you as someone high energy and hard working. I think a stereotype of someone overweight is that they are lazy and slow. Try not to walk real slow if possible. I've known some really sucdesful overweight professionals and they always dressed well, seemed energetic, spoke with enthusiasm, etc. That really helps. Don't forget to smile and make eye contact. A firm but not constricting handshake is good. If given an opportunity let them know how hard-working, energetic and efficient you are. 5. Ask each interviewer for a business card afterwards if they haven't already given you one. As soon as possible after the interview send a letter to each interviewer thanking them for the opportunity to interview. Reiterate the interest in the position and how you feel you can help them. That really is the bottom line, they want someone to help them. 6. If for no reason other than your health, I would suggest walking to help your weight. I know very few people who haven't dealt with weight issues sometimes in their lives. 7. Have some references if asked. Try asking people you have worked with in the past or teachers, etc. Make sure they can give a good response. There's a job out there with your name on it Ryan. I don't know which one it is, but God does. Do your best, keep the faith, and trust God to lead you to it. He will. God bless you.