An interview gives you the opportunity to display your qualifications to an employer, so it pays to be well prepared. The following information provides some helpful hints.
What to wear: |
Clothes & appearance should represent of who you
are and shouldn’t necessary speak louder than you do.
You should be professional, but
let your skills and knowledge make the impression.
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Body Language: |
Watch your Offering Firm, good handshake; standing
and sitting erect; making eye contact; using hand gestures
in moderation; and refraining from fidgeting are all
timeless tips for ensuring a successful interview. |
Past Behavior: |
We are interested in what you have DONE in previous
jobs or in school. We want to hear about specific situations
and how you handled them and what results you got! |
Describing your qualifications: |
Describing your qualifications is like writing ads
for a product. What makes you unique? Are you the type
of the person who enjoys working in a certain type of
environment? You job is to convince your interviewer
that you have the right attitude, experience, and qualifications
for the position. |
Why should we hire you: |
This question is purely about selling yourself. Think
of yourself as the product. Why should the customer
buy? Let the hiring manager know that you have been
listening to the problem and have what it takes to do
the job – which you are the solution to the problem. |
Tough Questions: |
Our interview focus will be on what you have done in
previous jobs. You can prepare for the interview by
thinking of and perhaps jotting down the accomplishments.
Also, think of tough situations you handled well, and
maybe some you did not handle as well as you could have. |
Ask a Questions: |
Surprisingly, most people do not take advantage of the
change to ask questions of their interviewer. This is
a missed opportunity to ding our information about the
positions. It is important for you ask questions – not
just any question, but those relating to the job, the
company and the industry. |
Other Information: |
In most cases, you will complete an employment application
when you in for the interview. Be sure to bring with
you the names, addresses, and dates for where you went
to school, where you have worked for the past 5 years,
and where you have lived for the past 7 years. |
Closing Points: |
- Leave your interviewer with the right picture
of you. Think of at least five skills or traits for
you want remembered after the interview.
- Ask if there is anything else you can provide,
such a reference, background information or work samples.
- State your interest in the positions. Do not be
overly anxious, but act interested. Remember to mention
that added value you can bring to the job.
- Ask about the next step in the process. It is
important for you to know the ne4xt step so you can
follow up. Ask for the decision date.
- Find out how to contact us. If you do not hear
back, you will need to know who to contact and whether
they will accept calls to your hiring status.
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