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Interviewing Skills The Key To Your Future

Prepping For The Interview  Why is this position available?  What training programs will be offered to the person in this position?  What are your goals for this position?  What obstacles must be overcome for the person in this position to succeed?  How will my performance be evaluated?  What opportunities are there for growth over the next 12 months? In the next five years?  What growth do you anticipate for your firm over the next 12 months?

First Impressions  Given that first impressions can greatly influence a hiring decision, the manner in which you present yourself during an interview can make a big difference in your ability to advance further into the interviewing process.

Interview Attire  Always present a neat, well-groomed, and professional appearance during interviews.  How you dress may depend upon the job for which you are applying; however, you don't want to assume one setting is necessarily more casual than another.  It is probably best to stick with a conservative suit regardless of where you are going, UNLESS you have received specific information to the contrary from the employer or hiring agency.

Business Casual Guidelines for Men and Women  When you are specifically directed to wear business casual, or think that this attire is in order, you can follow the following guidelines. –Pants: Khaki pants, neatly pressed, and a pressed long-sleeved, buttoned solid shirt are safe business casual for both men and women. –Shirt: Polo shirts are an appropriate choice if you know the environment will be quite casual, outdoors, or in a very hot location. –Shoes/Belt: Be sure to wear a belt and shoes that are in good condition. Athletic shoes and flip flops are not acceptable.

Business Causal Samples

Final Tips For Gentlemen 1.Minimal or no cologne. 2.No food, gum, or cigarettes. 3.Clean nails. 4.Empty pockets. 5.Matching socks. 6.Clean, trimmed head and facial hair. 7.Fresh shave. 8.Conservative tie. 9.Clean, pressed business suit. 10.Light shirt. 11.Shined shoes. For Ladies 1.Attractive, controlled hair style. 2.Minimal make-up and perfume. 3.Moderate jewelry. 4.Carry either a purse or attaché case. 5.Positive attitude. 6.No gum, food, or cigarettes. 7.Clean fingernails with no chipped polish. 8.Clean, pressed suit or tailored dress. 9.Conservative hosiery without runs. 10.Polished pumps in good repairs.

Do’s of Interviewing  Arrive 15 minutes early. Late attendance is never excusable.  Clarify questions. Be sure you answered the questions the employer really asked.  Get the interviewer to describe the position and responsibilities early in the conversation so you can relate your skills and your background to the position throughout the interview.  Discuss your qualifications. Stress the accomplishments that are most pertinent to the job.  Conduct yourself professionally. Be aware of what your body language is saying. Smile, make eye contact, don’t slouch, and maintain your composure.

Do’s of Interviewing  Anticipate difficult questions, and prepare in advance so you can turn apparent weaknesses into strengths.  Dress appropriately. Make your first impression a professional one.  Ask questions throughout the interview. An interview should be a mutual exchange of information, not a one-sided conversation.  Listen. This is probably the most important skill of all. By concentrating not only on the employer’s words, but also on the tone of his or her voice and body language, you will be able to pick up on the employer’s style. Once you understand how a hiring authority thinks, pattern your answers accordingly. You will be able to relate better to him or to her.

Don’ts of Interviewing  Answer vague questions. Rather than answering questions you think you hear, get the employer to be more specific and then respond.  Interrupt the employer. If you don’t have time to listen, then neither does the employer.  Smoke, chew gum, or place anything on the employer’s desk.  Be overly familiar, even if the employer is.  Wear heavy perfume or cologne.

Don’ts of Interviewing  Ramble. Long answers can make you sound apologetic or indecisive. On the other hand, don’t answer questions with a simple "yes" or "no." Explain yourself in detail whenever possible.  Lie. Answer questions as truthfully as possible.  Make derogatory remarks about your present or former employers or companies.

Common Interview Questions  Tell me about yourself." Keep your answer in the professional realm only. Review your past positions, your education and any other strengths that pertain to the job.  "What do you know about our organization?" If you’ve done your research correctly, you should have no problem answering this one. Be positive.  "Why are you interested in this position?" Relate how you feel your qualifications really match the requirements of the job. Also, express your desire to work for that company.  What did you like least about your last position?"  "Why are you leaving your present company?"

Common Interview Questions  “What is your ideal working environment?"  "How would your co-workers describe you?"  "What do you think of your boss?"  "Have you ever fired anyone? What was the situation, and how did you handle it?"  "Are you creative?"  "What are your goals in your career?"  "Where do you see yourself in two years?"  "Why should we hire you?"

Closing the Interview  Don’t be discouraged if no definite offer is made or specific salary discussed. The interviewer will probably want to communicate with the office first, or interview other applicants, before making a decision.  Make sure you answer the following two questions: "Why are you interested in the company?" and "What can you offer?"  Express thanks for the interviewer’s time and consideration.  Ask for the interviewer’s business card so you can write a thank-you letter as soon as possible.

Following Up  When you get in your car, immediately write down key issues uncovered in the interview.  Think of the qualifications the employer is seeking, and match your strengths to them.  Finally, write a thank-you letter no later than 24 hours after the interview has ended.