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What to do
and say on an interview |
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Be prepared
with notes for yourself on the company. A
few days before your interview do as much
research as possible about the company and
your interviewer(s). Try an internet search
and read the company's website thoroughly.
Know if the company or interviewer(s) have
been in the news recently and know who their
competitor(s) are. |
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Be prepared
for the most common questions (what are your
strengths, what are your accomplishments,
what was your biggest challenge, etc.) |
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Ask prepared
questions about the firm and position (be
sure the questions are of obvious relevance
to you and the position you are interviewing
for) |
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Be able to describe
the specific duties of your present or last
job |
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Speak
positively about yourself and your previous
jobs |
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Answer all questions
succinctly and effectively |
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Introduce
yourself with your full name. |
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Show
enthusiasm about what your interviewer(s)
are speaking about |
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Express
a genuine interest in the position that you
are interviewing for |
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Make
eye contact with your interviewer(s) |
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Express
your desire to have a job which will challenge
you |
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Stress
your desire to learn |
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Bring
additional copies of your resume; you may
be brought to meet with another employee unexpectedly |
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When
your interview concludes always offer the
interviewer a compliment and a confirmation
of your interest: "It was a pleasure
meeting you and learning more about your company.
I hope to hear from you soon." |
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Articulate
yourself and be enthusiastic and confident |
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Turn
off your cell phone. |
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Send
a thank you note later than day to the interviewer(s).
Request a business card from each interviewer,
if they have not provided one, to ensure you
are spelling all names correctly. |
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