The Essential Job Interview Checklist

You just got the call for a job interview! This is greatanother candidate, this is an excellent way to stand out
news, Congratulations! See how all the hard work youto the interviewer. Showing your enthusiasm for the
put into writing a professional resume, networking atopen position lets the interviewer know that you are
various events and online job searching has paid off atserious about the position and are driven to succeed.
last. To be sure you are the brightest star above allLet Them Know You're a Team Player - Hiring
the other job candidates, I have provide essential jobmanagers want to make sure that they hire someone
interview tips to ensure your success!who can take direction. They also want someone that
Be Prepared - This means practicing answeringcan lead a team to meet the company's objectives.
interview questions, doing your homework on theProvide real work examples of how you can lead a
potential employer and matching your skills with yourteam and also how you can be a team player for a
answers for the duties related for the open position.company.
Dressing for Success - Dressing professionally makesMake Sure You Sell Yourself - It has been proven that
the best first impression. While it may not bepeople buy from people they like and this theory does
necessary to purchase a business suit, it is veryapply when hiring someone. Remember the job
important that you dress the part.interview is like a sales pitch. Have a list of your core
Don't Be Late - Arriving on time for a job interviewcompetencies and be prepared to discuss how you
means getting to the interview location at least 15have showcase your competencies in the past and
minutes early. Indeed the job interviewer will take notethey will be beneficial to the potential employer.
of your arrival time and will allow you to review all yourAlways be Truthful - Never mislead the job
notes for the interview.interviewer, especially about your skills and past
Keep Eye Contact - Making eye contact, along with aexperiences. Most companies will conduct a
smile and solid handshake will convey confidence tobackground check before they hire someone and you
the job interviewer.don't want to be in the boat where they find out that
Show Enthusiasm - If the job comes down to you andyou were being dishonest to them.