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Contents
Introduction
Employer Applications
Before The Interview
During The Interview
Answering Questions
Sample Questions
Tough Questions
Asking Questions
After The Interview
Books on the Interview Process
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How to prepare yourself
POLISH
Dress in conservative business attire, composed of a dark suit, polished shoes, white shirt or blouse, and, for men, a conservative tie. Make sure your hair is neat - get a haircut if possible. Avoid excessive jewelry, makeup, cologne or perfume.
Always keep two clean suits, two pressed dress shirts and polished dress shoes available at all times while interviewing. You may need to be ready to go to an interview at a moment's notice - and may have two or more interviews in two days. Be prepared.
Pop a breath mint before going in, do not chew gum during an interview!
Brush up on your table manners. Some interviews are held over lunch and are used to determine whether you are polished enough to interface with senior management or clients.
PREPARATION
Research prospective employers - understand their business, recognize their competitors. This type of preparation will make an excellent impression.
Know yourself - identify your past successes, interests, skills, values and strengths. Know your resume and be able to provide examples of your selling points and skills grounded in the details of your resume. Identify why you stand out in a crowd. Determine what makes you unique among the others who are interviewing for this position.
Think about your short and long term goals. Prepare responses to interview questions that will advance these goals.
Be sure to bring a pen and pad of paper for taking notes, and extra copies of your resumes (without creases, in a legal sized envelope or a binder).
Go in with an enthusiastic attitude and a full night's sleep.
Be sure to schedule enough time for your interview. Rushing through an interview is a mistake. Most interviews last at least an hour.
Arrive roughly 5-10 minutes early, no later. If, for some unforeseen reason, you cannot arrive at the interview on time, call the hiring authority as soon as you realize that you will be late. Explain why you will be late and offer to reschedule.
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