| Much has been said and written about insuring a | | | | interview questions accurately but without appearing |
| successful job interview. Speaking as someone who | | | | rehearsed. |
| coaches people for interview, a careful analysis | | | | Preparation on the other hand relates to getting all the |
| reveals that there are three basic components to | | | | other pieces of information ready beforehand. A few |
| success. They are appearance, practice and | | | | examples of this are as follows: Research, make sure |
| preparation. No doubt you are saying to yourself that | | | | that you have completed an extensive search about |
| practice and preparation are the same thing but I will | | | | the organization, it does not matter how high or low on |
| demonstrate to you that they are not. | | | | the food chain you are remember you are interviewing |
| Appearance is not often discussed but is crucial to | | | | them as much as they are interviewing you. Insure that |
| your success. It makes little difference as to the | | | | you have a number of great questions to ask. Many |
| organization you are visiting but a smart appearance | | | | states have access to free research services that |
| makes an impression, it is often said that you never | | | | can be accessed through the Internet and their Library |
| have a second chance to make a first impression and | | | | systems. Make sure that you know where you are |
| the first interview is no exception. Unless you have | | | | going and how long it will take you to get there, leave |
| skills and knowledge that are not available anywhere | | | | plenty of time so you will not be rushed. Bring cleanly |
| else then you are in a competitive environment and | | | | printed copies of your resume to hand out; you cannot |
| you need to treat it that way. A man can always take | | | | be sure how it has printed out from an emailed copy. |
| off a tie if it is inappropriate but it is very difficult to put | | | | To summarize, there are many moving parts to a |
| it on if you do not have one. | | | | successful interview and with the appropriate actions |
| Practice relates getting ready to answer questions, | | | | you can stay in control. Your appearance speaks for |
| understanding how interviews work and making sure | | | | you before you open your mouth, when you do open |
| that you are at the peak of your performance. At a | | | | your mouth make sure that you can answer questions |
| minimum you are practicing your pitch and exit reason. | | | | succinctly and accurately and finally being prepared in |
| The pitch is the answer to the question So tell me | | | | advance with information, great questions and having |
| about yourself or other similar questions that are | | | | the logistics nailed down will all help to put you on the |
| designed to see how you best fit the needs of the | | | | short list. |
| organization. Practice is the key to answering those | | | | |