| You must remember that the world of business is a | | | | required personal information. This would include your |
| people oriented job no matter what the job is. By | | | | name and address, contact telephone number, and a |
| attending multiple interviews you are gaining contacts in | | | | message phone number also. Keep your resume brief. |
| your field, and presenting yourself as a possible | | | | Most interviewers only read the highlights of the |
| co-worker. When you are starting interviews be | | | | resume anyway. They will spend less than a minute |
| prepared to meet and greet people from many | | | | reading it. |
| companies. All of these new faces can help your | | | | Most employers are looking for team players. They |
| career down the road even if you aren't hired by them. | | | | want to hire someone who can be friendly and who |
| You want to become familiar with all the players in | | | | will integrate well with the office workers that are |
| your profession that you can. It always helps to have | | | | already there. This is why your first impression at the |
| key players from other companies who know you and | | | | interview is so important. If you establish a friendly |
| trust you. | | | | rapport with the interviewer, they will pass this along to |
| Hopefully, you will find a match with a company that | | | | the person who makes the final decision on hiring. |
| meets your needs and also wants your skills over | | | | Every employer wants to hire someone who is highly |
| other applicants. The process of matching yourself | | | | qualified, has a strong desire to produce results and is |
| with the right company starts with an interview and the | | | | friendly. |
| submission of a resume. A cover letter and several | | | | Some tips to help you land the job you want: |
| recommendations are usually required also. | | | | 1. Never ask about how much the job pays. |
| An interview with a company official should be | | | | 2. Do your research on the company. Talk to some |
| approached with careful preparation. The outcome of | | | | employees before the interview. This will give you a |
| the interview is the most important factor in | | | | feel for the work environment and job requirements. |
| determining whether you will be hired or not. | | | | The more you know the better. |
| A job interview is your first contact with a prospective | | | | 3. Don't brag to the interviewer. You won't impress |
| employer. You definitely want to be well dressed, | | | | them. Besides the best way to make friends is to listen |
| prompt and as relaxed as possible for the interview | | | | carefully and interact appropriately. The interview will |
| itself. Remember first impressions will last throughout | | | | be a successful one if you simply establish good |
| the relationship you have with your employer. | | | | rapport. |
| When you arrive, the interviewer will have some | | | | 4. Be respectful of the interviewer's time. Don't |
| specific things that need to be answered by you. You | | | | elaborate with unnecessary talk. |
| can help yourself get hired by simply following the cues | | | | 5. Thank the interviewer upon leaving. Shake hands |
| of the interviewer. Be polite and answer all of the | | | | and give a warm smile. Give the impression to your |
| questions honestly. Let the interview flow as smoothly | | | | interviewer that you like the company and let them |
| as possible by waiting for the interviewer to prompt | | | | know once again how much you are interested in the |
| you for your answers. Be professional in your | | | | position. Then exit with grace and purpose. The result |
| responses and show a caring attitude along with a | | | | will be a win-win situation for all concerned. |
| genuine desire for employment. Let the job interviewer | | | | By presenting yourself as professional, you will enter |
| run the interview. Try your best to come across | | | | the world of business with more allies and a brighter |
| clearly when answering the interviewer's questions. | | | | future in your chosen field. People are always happy |
| The interviewer will ask you for a resume. This | | | | to accommodate others who are helpful and |
| document shows the interviewer your qualifications | | | | committed to working for the common good. Be |
| and educational background. Be sure to keep a copy | | | | confident of your ability to land that good job that you |
| for yourself. You will have to give a copy to each | | | | want. It's really a matter of making the right |
| prospective employer. | | | | connections and following through with honest hard |
| Prepare a resume that includes your educational | | | | work. Put your best foot forward and look ahead to a |
| background, your prior work experience in the related | | | | great career. |
| fields to the job that you are applying for, and all | | | | |