7 Ways to Spend Less on Job Interviews

7 Ways to Spend Less on Job Interviews7 Ways to Spend Less on Job Interviews7 Ways to Spend Less on Job InterviewsWhen youre out of work, getting a job interview is just about the best thing that can happen to you (second only to receiving an actual job offer). An interview means youre a contenderyouve made it into the finals. But when your cash flow is dwindling, an interview can also pose a budgetary dilemma.Fear not, my frugal friends. Once you start thinking like a cheap bastid (as we say in New England), its easy to avoid depleting your limited funds. Here, for example, are seven ways to keep job interview costs from busting the budgetBuying a suit = $200 and upvs.Borrowing a suit or shopping the thrift stores = Free or Cheap ($25, maybe?)Getting a haircut = $25 and upvs.Going to a barber or hairdressing school = Cheap (about half the price of a salon stylist)Getting your resume professionally written = $100 to $700vs.Building your own resume with or the help of a friend = Cheap ($10) or FreeHiring a babysitter during your interview = $5 to $15 an hourvs.Bartering with a friend or asking a relative = FreeDriving to the interview = $5 to $10 in gas more for parking or tollsvs.Taking public transportation = Cheap (couple bucks)Coffee at Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks = $2.50 to $5.00 (more if you cave and buy the donut)vs.Coffee at home = Cheap (pennies a cup)Buying lunch while youre out = $5 to $20vs.Brown-bagging it = Cheap (easily under $5)While were in el cheapo mode, here are some links for more information, ideas, or coupons to help you saveSUITSdressforsuccess.orgHAIRCUTShttp//frugalliving.about.com/od/beautyhealthcare/tp/Save_on_Haircuts.htmRESUMEShttp//jobsearch.about.com/od/resumebuilders/p/pongoresume.htmCHILD CAREhttp//parentingresources.suite101.com/article.cfm/babysitting_coopsCOFFEEcouponcactus.com/category/Coffee-Coupons/LUNCHwebmd.com/food-recipes/features/cheap-and-healthy-brown-bag-lunch-ideas-for-grownups