| Interviewing for a job never seems to get easier - | | | | some time to drive to the office ahead of time so you |
| even when you have gone on more interviews than | | | | know exactly where you are going and how long it will |
| you can count. You are going into an unfamiliar office, | | | | take to get there. If, for any reason you're running late |
| meeting new people, selling yourself and your skills, and | | | | - even by one minute - call from the car. Apologize, |
| often getting the third degree about what you know or | | | | explain, and let them know approximately when you |
| don't know. Here is some job interview advice to help | | | | expect to arrive. Then apologize to the interviewer |
| prepare you to interview effectively. | | | | again when you arrive. |
| Prepare | | | | Stay Calm |
| Prepare a response for a few frequently asked | | | | During the job interview, try to relax and stay as calm |
| questions, like "What do you know about our | | | | possible. Take a moment to regroup before you walk |
| company"? or "Where do you hope to be in 5 or 10 | | | | in. Maintain eye contact with the interviewer. Listen to |
| years?" Don't rehearse the answers - it'll sound like | | | | the entire question before you answer (don't interrupt) |
| you did, but do have an idea of how you want to | | | | and pay attention - you will be embarrassed if you |
| answer them. | | | | forget the question! |
| Know the interviewer's name and use it during the job | | | | Have a Conversation |
| interview. If you're not sure of the name, call and ask | | | | People like to hire people they can have a good |
| prior to the interview. | | | | conversation with. Make an effort to show your |
| Get Ready | | | | personality, connect with the interviewer, and have fun |
| Make sure your attire is neat, professional and | | | | with it. If they "like" you, you're half-way there. Also, ask |
| appropriate for the type of company you are | | | | the interviewer about themselves. A question like "will |
| interviewing with. But if it's a casual environment, step | | | | you tell me about your experience in working here?" |
| that up a notch to business casual. Do not wear jeans | | | | will show them you're interested in people as well as |
| unless they tell you to, specifically. Bring a nice portfolio | | | | the position. And hiring managers like to talk about |
| with several copies of your resume, at least one for | | | | themselves for a change. |
| every person you might talk to. Include a pen and | | | | Follow Up |
| paper for note taking. | | | | Always follow-up with a Thank You note, reiterating |
| Be On Time | | | | your interest in the position. It can be an email or, even |
| Be on time for the interview. On time means five to | | | | more impressive, a hand-written note. If you interview |
| ten minutes early. No more... no less. If need be, take | | | | with multiple people, send each one a separate note. |