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INTERVIEW
PREPARATION: YOU'LL COME OUT AHEAD
By Heather Eagar |
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Interview preparation can mean the difference
between a good interview and a great interview.
You don't want to give up the opportunity to
really set yourself apart from the rest of the
candidates. It's your time to shine...
Do Your Research
The best way to be prepared for an interview is
to do as much background research as possible on
a potential employer. Many employers will ask
candidates what they know about their company
and why an applicant would want to work with
them. Interview preparation prepares a candidate
with the kind of information that can provide
reciprocal conversation to give one person an
edge over another. Many places of employment
have their own web site and most interview
preparation can be done from there.
Practice, Practice, Practice
The expression ‘practice makes perfect’ applies
to interview preparation and can increase how
prepared and professional a candidate comes
across. Practicing an interview with a friend or
relative can help an individual target their
strengths and weaknesses for a well-balanced and
carefully considered interview. Research and
review of frequently asked interview questions
for interview preparation can also be used in a
practice interview so that each answer can
become more genuine and personalized.
Be Prompt & Courteous
Interview preparation should include planning on
arriving for an interview at least ten to
fifteen minutes before the interview is
scheduled to begin. If a candidate is going to
an interview in a building or area that he or
she is not familiar with, he or she should make
a trip to the location so that there isn’t a
chance of becoming lost on the day of the
interview. When an interview is scheduled, find
out what the name is of the person doing the
interview and use it throughout the interview
process. Having an extra resume handy for
reference during an interview is a good idea to
show that a candidate plans ahead and is
prepared.
Finish It Off
In any interview preparation, prepare to end the
interview by thanking the interviewer. A
personal thank you note after an interview is
often a nice touch and can go a long way when it
comes to candidate consideration. |
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