12 Tips For A Great Job Interview
— February 27, 2014
This is not an all-inclusive, 100 per cent fool proof plan,
but it is a plan; and if you at least follow step one, you are on your
way to your second interview – and a possible job offer. Best of luck to
you.
1. Plan for the Interview
If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!
2. Be Confident
You are that good! The company saw something in you to bring you in for the interview. Show confidence and competence.
3. Research the Company
Learn about the company. Study their website, financial reports and or recent news articles.
4. Practice for the Interview
Have someone ask you the type of questions you will be asked during your interview.
5. Prepare Questions for the Interview
You can prepare questions based off of your research of the company. You can also find list of questions on here.
6. Know your resume
Even if you wrote your resume, review what’s on it so you aren’t surprised by any interview questions about your work history.
7. Panel/Group Interview Tips
Eye contact, remember names, include all panel members, research other members if possible, be inclusive
8. Sell yourself (You are your Brand!)
An outstanding CEO once said that you are hired based on your personality aptitude and experience. Be prepared to talk about it.
9. Salary negotiation is Secondary
Get the job offer first!
10. Older (often overqualified) workers starting at a new company
Highlight your skills and sell them as an investment for the future. If the need arises, you have the skills needed to help the company immediately without an extensive time consuming search.
11. Thank you notes are important for post interview communication
You may not get this job but with a timely thank you note you position yourself to be remembered for a future opportunity. A “no” simply mean not now. It does not mean not ever.
12. The Bottom Line
Be Confident; Be Prepared; Be Open; Be Honest; Be Collaborative; Be a Problem Solver; Look for and highlight opportunities to help that company move forward!
1. Plan for the Interview
If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!
2. Be Confident
You are that good! The company saw something in you to bring you in for the interview. Show confidence and competence.
3. Research the Company
Learn about the company. Study their website, financial reports and or recent news articles.
4. Practice for the Interview
Have someone ask you the type of questions you will be asked during your interview.
5. Prepare Questions for the Interview
You can prepare questions based off of your research of the company. You can also find list of questions on here.
6. Know your resume
Even if you wrote your resume, review what’s on it so you aren’t surprised by any interview questions about your work history.
7. Panel/Group Interview Tips
Eye contact, remember names, include all panel members, research other members if possible, be inclusive
8. Sell yourself (You are your Brand!)
An outstanding CEO once said that you are hired based on your personality aptitude and experience. Be prepared to talk about it.
9. Salary negotiation is Secondary
Get the job offer first!
10. Older (often overqualified) workers starting at a new company
Highlight your skills and sell them as an investment for the future. If the need arises, you have the skills needed to help the company immediately without an extensive time consuming search.
11. Thank you notes are important for post interview communication
You may not get this job but with a timely thank you note you position yourself to be remembered for a future opportunity. A “no” simply mean not now. It does not mean not ever.
12. The Bottom Line
Be Confident; Be Prepared; Be Open; Be Honest; Be Collaborative; Be a Problem Solver; Look for and highlight opportunities to help that company move forward!
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