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| Candidate Prep For Interviewing
Be sure you have information about the job and the company.
Get directions to employer's office from your recruiter.
Take phone number and name of interviewer.
Have a good breakfast.
DON'T BE LATE, but don't be more than 10 minutes early.
If someone offers coffee, etc., accept or decline gracefully.
GIVE A FIRM HANDSHAKE.
Don't take a seat unless asked.
Maintain good posture.
MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT.
Lean slightly forward in your chair.
SMILE.
NO gum chewing or smoking.
Do not interrupt or "step on the" end of other's statements or questions.
Have a polished appearance-dress conservatively.
Never wear too much perfume or cologne.
Practice good hygiene and good grooming.
If you carry anything into the meeting (e.g., briefcase or purse), place it on the floor by your
chair. (A leather folder would be more appropriate than a briefcase).
Bring a clean, professional looking copy of your resume.
Bring a leather-bound "brag book" of your achievements.
If asked, "tell me a little bit about yourself", respond, "I'd love to, where would you like me to begin?".
If asked, "How much would it take to get you to work for us?", respond: "I would be interested in
considering your strongest offer."
Rehearse a presentation (30 seconds to a minute at most!) about yourself including a brief
synopsis about you, your prior jobs (and how they might relate to the job for which you are
interviewing), and your technical qualifications.
USE ACTION WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS, such as: I planned, created, originated, initiated,
developed, conceived, implemented, formulated, organized, directed, led, supervised, guided, managed, was
responsible for, contributed to, demonstrated, saved, reduced, collected, achieved, provided for, increased,
evaluated.
Be prepared to ask good questions. You are often judged by the quality of your questions as well
as by the quality of your answers.
Remember, match the image of the company that you are going to!
ALWAYS close the interview with something like this: "I am extremely excited about this opportunity.
What is the next step in the interview process?"
Remember, your goal is to get the oppportunity to say "yes" or "no" to the next interview.
BE ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY!
Enjoy yourself!
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