INTERVIEWS
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The evolution of interviews is not a topic discussed often. People of today still believe the common interview is still in play. However, a lot has changed. Attitudes, questions, and styles have all developed so as to better fulfill the purpose of the interview: to determine the best person for the job. However, there are still many holes that can never be filled. Employers cannot gain enough insight into the personality and styles of a person from one conversation. But the process has taken a gigantic leap, and now it is important for job seekers to realize that memorized answers won't do the trick. Employers want to see the real person and using someone else's words is easily detected. So, how do you prepare for the interview? Just be confident and depend on your wisdom to get you through (and of course read on for ways to impress the employer!).

Before The Interview

  • Research the type of personality you have .(Career Trail)
  • Research the employer. (Shop for a Company)
  • Know what skills you have (Wagon)
  • Know why you want the job.(Horse)
  • Prepare your resume and cover letter.
  • Know what they are looking for.
  • Be rested and think positive.
  • Determine the type of interview.
  • Research the interviewer, if possible.
  • Be ready for difficult questions.
  • Know how to deal with illegal questions.
  • Experiment with possible questions.

  •     During the Interview
  • Dress correctly.
  • Arrive ten to fifteen minutes early.
  • Bring extra resumes, notepad, pen.
  • Greet the interviewer by last name (Be sure to pronounce it right).
  • Shake hands and smile.
  • Be friendly and polite to everyone.
  • Be aware of body language. Sit up straight, make eye contact, avoid nervous mannerisms, speak clearly, look alert, and smile.
  • Do not smoke or chew gum-- Even if the interviewer invites you to or is doing so himself.
  • Refer to information gathered earlier to relate your skills to the position.
  • Take time to develop your answers before you speak. A pause is better than babbling.
  • Answer questions honestly, so as to avoid problems in further questioning.
  • Be detailed in your answers, so that the interviewer has a better chance to really get to know you.
  • A Summary of Do's and Don'ts
  •     Closing The Interview
  • Don't let any discouragement show if you feel you have already been rejected. Often times, an interviewer is just testing you and is actually interested.
  • Many times at the end of the interview, you will be asked if you have any questions. This is the time to ask the questions you have prepared.
  • Ask when a hiring decision will be made and then thank your interviewer for their time, expressing your interest in the position. Then thank them again and leave.
  •     After The Interview
  • Take notes on the interview and what you think you could do better next time.
  • Follow up on any further contact your interviewer suggested.
  • Send a thank you letter within 24 hours, indicating again your interest in the position.
  • If you have not heard anything a week after they said you would be contacted, check up and see if they have made a decision.
  • If offered the position, whether or not you decide to accept, send them a written reply.Check This
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