Things to Consider While Preparing for an Interview

3. Prepare specific examples of how your skills andinterviewer may be the only person with a copy of
experience make you a strong fit for the organization'syour resume.
needs. Practice answering directed questions aboutGet a good night's sleep!
your experience, education, and skills and how they1. Your brain needs fuel to run at peak performance
relate to the position at hand. Being prepared to drawand if there is ever a day you needed 110% from your
colorations between your experience and the needsbrain, it's today. So don't skimp on meals. Be cautious
of the organization is one of the most importantabout eating large amounts of carbohydrates right
interviewing skills you will need.before your interview though, since carbs are know to
4. Identify your strengths and weaknesses. Because sluggishness and may lead to a "post-lunch"
prepared to talk about your weaknesses, but find anaptime.
way to frame them positively. For example, "My2. Get dressed early so you do not feel pressured to
biggest weakness is that I am a perfectionist. It maydash out the door. Pay attention to the details (brush
take me a little extra time to get a project done to myoff any lint, comb your hair, brush your teeth, use
satisfaction, but you can be guaranteed that the workdeodorant, etc.) and remember that a first impression
will pass even the most stringent review, be 100%can reveal a lot about you and your character.
accurate, and that no detail will be overlooked."3. Don't forget to take copies of your resume, your
5. Prepare several intelligent questions about thecover letter, and your portfolio if you have one.
company and position that will demonstrate your4. Leave yourself plenty of time to get to your
knowledge of the company and your sincere interestinterview. If you arrive more than 15 minutes early, it's
in the position.best to wait in the car or outside the building. Arriving
6. Try on your suit and make sure that it is stilltoo early gives off the impression that you have a lot
well-fitting and in good repair. If necessary, makeriding on the interview (and have nothing better to do
arrangements to have it altered or find alternate dress.with your time), and also pressures the interviewer(s)
The Day before the Interviewinto feeling that they have to adjust their schedule to
1. Contact the company to confirm the date and timeaccommodate you.
of your interview. Also confirm the name and title of5.Smile and shake everyone's hand when you are
the individual(s) you will be meeting.meeting for the first time - you should also smile and
2. Get directions to the interview site. Be sure toshake hands when the interview concludes.
double check the directions using a map. This will6. Relax! If you have done your homework you are
ensure that you know the way and also give you anwell-prepared for the interview. Take a deep breath
approximate travel time - don't forget to allow forand spend a moment collecting your thoughts if you
extra time for rush hour!need to when being asked a question. Ask confused
3. Lay out your entire interview outfit. Check it for anyabout a particular question you are asked, don't
spot, wrinkles, or snags.hesitate to ask for clarification.
4. Print off a few extra copies of your resume andAfter the Interview
cover letter on nice paper. Even if the interviewer hasWrite a quick "Thank You" message to the individual(s)
a copy of their own, it's always a good idea to have awho interviewed you.
backup copy. This is also helpful if you end upInformation on pomegranate seed oil can be found at
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