How to Prepare for an interview

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In interviews, your job is to convince a
recruiter that you have the skills, knowledge and
experience for the job. Show motivation and
convince a recruiter that you fit the
organization's culture and job description, and
you get that much closer to an offer.
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• Stage 1 Preparation
• Re-read your resume.
• Prepare questions to ask and to be asked
• Work out clothes to wear
• Rehearse interview
• Anticipate the obvious questions during the
  interview
• Work out a strategy for dealing with stress
• Read vacancy details, employer's literature -
  what they are and what they want
• Know where the interview will take place

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• Stage 2 - First Impressions Count
• Arrive in good time
• Make a good entrance
• Body language - handshake, posture, eye contact
• Smile

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• Stage 3 - The Interview
• Be honest
• Be prepared to talk - but not too much
• Don't be afraid to ask for clarification
• Illustrate your answers with examples
• Be ready to sell yourself
• Be interesting

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• Stage 4 - The Final Stage
• Know when the interview is over - read employer's
  body language
• Thank him/her for his/her time
• Learn from the experience - ask for feedback if
  necessary

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• Learn about the company online
• Do some fast research, which will give you
  something to talk about in addition to the job
  description. Go to the employer's website, or
  Google information such as
• How big is the company in terms of annual sales
  or employees?
• What does the company say about its products or
  services?
• What recent news (such as a new product, a press
  release, an interview with the CEO) can you
  discuss?
• If the company is public, the boilerplate at the
  bottom of its press releases will tell you a lot.

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• Plan what to wear.
• Go neutral. Conservative business attire, such as
  a neutral-colored suit and professional shoes, is
  best.
• Err formal. If instructed to dress business
  casual, use good judgment.
• Plug in that iron. Make sure your clothes are
  neat and wrinkle-free.
• Dress to impress. Be sure that your overall
  appearance is neat and clean.

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• Follow up.
• Many interviews end with Do you have any
  questions?
• Bring a list. You may say, In preparing for
  today's meeting, I took some time to jot down a
  few questions. Please allow me to review my
  notes.
• Be strategic. Cover information not discussed or
  clarify a previous topic do not ask for
  information that can be found on the
  organizations website.
• In your opinion, what makes this organization a
  great place to work?
• What do you consider the most important criteria
  for success in this job?
• Tell me about the organizations culture.
• How will my performance be evaluated?
• What are the opportunities for advancement?
• What are the next steps in the hiring process?

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