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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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