Selling Yourself to the Business community

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Selling Yourself to the Business community

• Strategies on how to have a successful interview

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What is selling yourself?

• Selling yourself is basically described as making
  someone want to hire you.
• The way you prepare has everything to do with the
  way you are perceived on an interview.

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Put yourself in their shoes

• On an interview it is important to focus on the
  interviewers wants and needs and youll become
  an irresistible applicant.
• Try to determine a mutual bond between the two of
  you which will make you stand out in the crowd,
  such as you may have the same alma mater.But be
  careful not too push this too far and seem
  pathetic.

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Research

• You want to know the companys position and who
  its customers are.
• Find out as much as possible about the company
  you are applying at.
• The more you know, the more informed questions
  you will be able to ask

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Research cont.

• Research the position you are applying for. Be
  clear on what you want and the skills you have to
  get it.
• Be very clear on your personal strengths and have
  precise examples of them.

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Preparation

• Get plenty of sleep the night before so you are
  well rested.
• Leave early to avoid being late.
• Take additional copies of your resume along just
  in case you are interviewed by more than one
  person.

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First Impression

• Most important is to always be on time, make eye
  contact, and give a firm handshake.
• Dress in a very professional attire, one step
  above what you think is expected.
• It is very difficult to overcome a negative first
  impression.
• Look energetic, display good posture, and dont
  forget to smile.

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Your weaknesses

• Turn any of your weaknesses into a strength
• Such as if you have been out of work for any
  amount of time explain what volunteer what you
  have been doing.

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Asking Questions

• Any questions you ask show a genuine interest in
  the position.
• This also gives you a chance to give examples as
  to why you are the right person for this position
• You are also trying to find out if you are truly
  interested in working for the company.

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Answering Questions

• Avoid yes or no answers.
• Give examples of your past experience that will
  indicate your future successes.
• Be sure to stay positive!

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Closing

• Always thank the interviewer and shake their
  hand.
• Remember to let them know that you look forward
  to hearing from them in the future.

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Follow-Up

• It never hurts to send a handwritten thank you
  note again thinking the person for his or her
  time. Mention exact things discussed in the
  interview. And once again express your interest
  in the position.

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Thank you for your time!

• Rebecca.Turpin_at_
• Fountainheadcollege.com
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