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They have seen
your resume and want to talk! Can you get the job and close the
deal? We will help you with interview and salary negotiations,
below. Just click and go to the section of your choice.
WHAT
YOU SHOULD KNOW:
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KNOW
as
much about your future industry, company, and future positions
as much as possible.
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KNOW
about yourself, your
present and past work as well as accomplishments. Prepare and
take any supporting documents of your achievements to the
interview.
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KNOW
how
to pass any interviews with flying colors.
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KNOW how
to pass "Screening
Interviews" that are usually conducted over the phone.
Talk clearly and confidently.
DRESS
YOUR BEST:
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Women
should wear suits or dresses. For employers who allow business
casual, you can wear a pants suit and blouse with
pumps.
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Men
should preferably wear dark suits with white or medium
blue shirts, and ties. For
employers who allow business casual, wear slacks, shirts and
sports jackets.
THE
INTERVIEW DAY:
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Be
on time. If circumstances prevent you from arriving on time,
call your interviewer on a cell phone.
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Greet
everyone in the company with respect. From the receptionist to
the secretary, smile warmly and give a firm handshake to them.
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Greet
the interviewer with a smile and firm handshake. Begin trying
to establish rapport with him/her.
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Talk
about yourself and work history. Emphasize your
accomplishments. Let the employer know that you can do for
them what was done for past employers.
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Show
a knowledge about the company. What is the company's mission,
products or services, profits or losses, new direction,
etc.?
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When
in doubt, stress and reiterate your accomplishments or
achievements.
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Make
the interview a two-way street! Today, an interview is a
conversation. Don't passively sit by and let the interviewer
do all the talking.
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Focus
on the job and not the money or benefits.
AFTER
THE INTERVIEW:
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Send
a "thank you note" to the interviewer. Outline what
you discussed and further emphasize your possible
contributions to the company.
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When
you get an offer, skillfully negotiate your salary. Go up on
the Internet and see what people in your field are earning in
certain positions.
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