Title: How to Prepare for an interview
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In interviews, your job is to convince a
recruiter that you have the skills, knowledge and
experience for the job. Show motivation and
convince a recruiter that you fit the
organization's culture and job description, and
you get that much closer to an offer.
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- Stage 1 Preparation
- Re-read your resume.
- Prepare questions to ask and to be asked
- Work out clothes to wear
- Rehearse interview
- Anticipate the obvious questions during the
interview - Work out a strategy for dealing with stress
- Read vacancy details, employer's literature -
what they are and what they want - Know where the interview will take place
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- Stage 2 - First Impressions Count
- Arrive in good time
- Make a good entrance
- Body language - handshake, posture, eye contact
- Smile
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- Stage 3 - The Interview
- Be honest
- Be prepared to talk - but not too much
- Don't be afraid to ask for clarification
- Illustrate your answers with examples
- Be ready to sell yourself
- Be interesting
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- Stage 4 - The Final Stage
- Know when the interview is over - read employer's
body language - Thank him/her for his/her time
- Learn from the experience - ask for feedback if
necessary
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- Learn about the company online
- Do some fast research, which will give you
something to talk about in addition to the job
description. Go to the employer's website, or
Google information such as - How big is the company in terms of annual sales
or employees? - What does the company say about its products or
services? - What recent news (such as a new product, a press
release, an interview with the CEO) can you
discuss? - If the company is public, the boilerplate at the
bottom of its press releases will tell you a lot.
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- Plan what to wear.
- Go neutral. Conservative business attire, such as
a neutral-colored suit and professional shoes, is
best. - Err formal. If instructed to dress business
casual, use good judgment. - Plug in that iron. Make sure your clothes are
neat and wrinkle-free. - Dress to impress. Be sure that your overall
appearance is neat and clean.
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- Follow up.
- Many interviews end with Do you have any
questions? - Bring a list. You may say, In preparing for
today's meeting, I took some time to jot down a
few questions. Please allow me to review my
notes. - Be strategic. Cover information not discussed or
clarify a previous topic do not ask for
information that can be found on the
organizations website. - In your opinion, what makes this organization a
great place to work? - What do you consider the most important criteria
for success in this job? - Tell me about the organizations culture.
- How will my performance be evaluated?
- What are the opportunities for advancement?
- What are the next steps in the hiring process?
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