Friday, December 11, 2009
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Before the Interview
- Research the prospected employers website
- Make sure you have directions and know where you will park
- Think of three criteria about yourself that make you a good candidate for this job.
- Decide what goals you want to accomplish
- Prepare a list of questions to ask
- Be ready to discuss the skills or experiences that qualify you for the job.
- Try on what you'll be wearing the day of the interview
- Review your resume. Be sure you can elaborate on any points you want to highlight
- Have extra copies of your resume ready
- Compile a list of referees with up to date contact information
- Be well groomed - Pressed and clean clothes
- Study and anticipate interview questions
- Practice a mock interview with a friend or interview coach
- During the Interview
- Plan to arrive 15 minutes early
- Right before the interview, visit the bathroom and check your appearance
- Introduce yourself and explain why you are there
- Try and get business cards from anyone participating in the interview (make sure you get contact information).
- Listen. formulate your thoughts, then speak. That is why you are there.
- Ask your prepared question
- Ask question about what you learned during the interview
- Summarize action items that you will follow up on
- Thank the interviewer for their time
- Ask for the job
After the Interview
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