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It's only an Interview -
Not an Interrogation! |
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Common Obstacles |
Resume Tips |
Job Hunt Tips |
Interview Tips
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The Four Stages of an Interview
- Greeting
- The employer welcomes you
to the interview.
- A good first impression is important
- Your appearance is important
- Be a few minutes early
- Smile, and make eye contact
- Stand approximately four feet apart
- Your posture should be relaxed, and facing the interviewer
- Be alert, and ready to answer questions
- Employer Questions
- The employer asks direct questions, and you
give direct answers.
- Do not simply repeat information that is on your resume
- Answers should be simple and direct
- Project natural confidence at all times
- Yes or no answers must be elaborated on
- Examples of past performance are necessary
- Focus on your strengths
- Sell yourself, and do not worry about bragging
- Show self-awareness and the willingness to learn
- Keep your tone clear and strong, talking at a medium pace
- Applicant questions
- The applicant (that's you!) asks questions about
the position, and about the organization.
- Asking questions does not show you are ignorant or unprepared
- Asking actually shows interest and initiative
- You can display your knowledge about the company with insightful questions
- Topics can include job responsibilities, organizational structure, and
so forth
- Closing
- The end of the interview.
- Make one last, solid impression
- Shake hands, make eye contact, smile, be positive
- Be confident: show that you believe that this is a beginning
Interviewing Hints
- Be aware of employer expectations of excellent candidates:
- Confidence/self-promotion
- Flexibility/change
- Goal orientation
- CompetitiVeness
- Self-sufficiency
- Direct speech
- Efficiency/time control
- Do not overlook any aspect of your appearance:
- Be neat and conservative
- Business suits are generally expected in an interview for both men and women
- Remember to think about:
- Clothes
- Underclothes
- Hair
- Breath
- Nails
- Posture
- Eye contact and smiling show that you are:
- Approachable
- Confident
- Capable
- Someone with a positive self-image
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