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Effective Interviewing Is Critical To Getting A Great Job
Making a good
impression in an interview is a critical step to getting a great
job. Following are a few important things to remember to ensure
you are putting your best foot forward when meeting a
prospective employer.
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Prepare for
the meeting. Do research on both the company and the industry
before your interview. This will enable you to have an
intelligent conversation and demonstrate to the person
interviewing you that you are genuinely interested in the job.
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Make sure you
ask questions. One of the biggest mistakes ever made in an
interview is not asking questions. Asking several intelligent
questions is a great opportunity to show how you think and
demonstrate to the person interviewing you that you have
researched their company and their industry and that you have
thoughtful things to say about it. Even if you haven't done
your research, asking a question like "what are the biggest
challenges facing your company in the next few years?" and,
"how does your company plan to address those challenges?" will
impress the person interviewing you.
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Remember, the
little things count
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Body
language matters - lean forward, don't slouch, and make eye
contact.
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Presentation - dress nicely. Men should always wear a tie,
and women should always wear business attire.
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Stay
focused - listen carefully, and DON'T answer your phone
during the meeting.
By follow these
few simple guidelines you will improve the impression you make
and increase your chances of getting the job you've always
wanted.
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