| I get more questions about preparing for the job | | | | remember that really made you stand out. |
| interview than anything else. This of course assumes | | | | It's an open question, meaning, it's your show now, so |
| that your cover letter and resume have already | | | | ask away. But NEVER EVER ask a self serving |
| cleared the way for you to get that elusive job | | | | question, how much do I make etc. that's a sure fire |
| interview. | | | | killer. |
| If you look on line you'll see sites that offer 250 job | | | | Make your question an impression grabber & thus |
| interview questions to know. Now come on man, there | | | | a memorable question/answer. |
| are at best maybe 25 absolute key questions and | | | | - Yes, thank you for asking, I am interested in your |
| strategies in answering them. I mean what's question | | | | commitment to ongoing training as I do want to |
| #207..."what color are your dogs paws" really. Okay | | | | advance in this field. Do you offer training related to |
| that's my rant on silly sites that focus on the wrong | | | | this position specifically? |
| things. Less is more, almost always! | | | | - Yes, thank you for asking, I know that you have an |
| Here's a question that no one & I mean no one | | | | ongoing newsletter. I have done some writing and |
| ever takes seriously: | | | | would very much like to volunteer to help in that area. |
| The recruiter wraps up & asks "Well that's it Mike, | | | | See where I'm going .. not self serving at all, just you |
| thanks for coming in, do you have any questions?" | | | | interested in growing and interested in helping the |
| This question is worth as many points in the interview | | | | company. Be prepared to have maybe 3 or 4 good |
| as any other question, it is not a fluffy throw away | | | | questions, as they may answer one or two during the |
| question at all. They want to see what you are thinking | | | | actual interview. |
| after the interview, it's a perfect time to really leave | | | | Finally, as a teacher, I prefer a collaborative learning |
| them with a lasting impression. | | | | approach. That said, I'd like to ask you to join my email |
| Remember, it's the last thing you'll say to them prior to | | | | newsletter, as I want your feedback and advice. Can I |
| leaving & likely the one thing they just might | | | | count on your support? |