Interviewing 101 – Tips
Finding a job in today's economic climate is very difficult, in fact, it is a little disheartening. Today's job market is a buyers market not a sellers market, so performing well in interviews is crucial. Psychological research shows that interviewers will form an opinion on your personality and intelligence in the first 30 seconds so it is important to you to make a good first impression the second you walk. So make sure you prepare for the interview, research the company and research your relevant and interesting questions.
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Research
the company – drop in your knowledge of the company during interview
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Dress
nicely – The better you look the more money they will offer you – Smile, a firm
but not too firm
handshake
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Do
not speak slang – proper language
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Come
15 min early
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Bring
your own pen
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Bring
two resumes
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Body
language – good posture, good eye contact, and body relaxed but not too relaxed
(does this make sense?), be confidence, deliver your responses with conviction
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Be
ready for tough questions (have examples of your work)
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Show
you are flexible and show a willingness to be a team player by supporting your colleagues.
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Respectful
and responsive
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Ask
important questions: What characteristics are you looking for in the individual? Is their room for growth? What is the most challenging aspect of
the position? How soon will you decide? Make sure you do your research and ask intelligent questions regarding the company.
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Make
sure you tell the interviewer that you are very interested in the position
· Make
sure you get the interviewers email address and send a thank you letter with a
reiteration of your interest in the position.
· Prepare!!! Prepare!!!! Prepare – even rehearsing your
interview
GOOD LUCK!!!
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