Successful Interview Tips
The purpose of a resume... to secure an interview.
The purpose of an interview... to secure a job offer.
An interview is a two-way process. You should provide information about yourself that is not within your resume. An employer will be evaluating your skills and personality based on the demands of the position and the organization. An interview will allow you to gain additional information (information that is not available from pre-interview research) about the position and the company.
"You never get a second chance to make a first impression" is the age-old adage, and this certainly applies to interviews. An interviewer will generally form an opinion of you within the first 30 seconds of the interview. You can favorably control this opinion by giving a strong handshake, making direct eye contact, giving a positive, enthusiastic smile and wearing appropriate interview attire.
You can also improve your chances for success through interview preparation. Interviewers tend to explore five main areas:
| 1. Education | 2. Work Experience | 3. Career Goals |
| 4. Personal Qualities | 5. Knowledge of the Organization | |
Be sure you are able to answer the following questions prior to an interview situation:
| ¨ | What are your skills, abilities and accomplishments? |
| ¨ | What do you consider to be your greatest strength? |
| ¨ | What do you consider to be your greatest weakness? |
| ¨ | What is the reason that you are interested in this position? |
| ¨ | Why do you want to leave your present position? Why did you leave your past position? |
| ¨ | What do you do in your present position? |
| ¨ | How many people report to you in your present position? |
| ¨ | Why do you feel that you are qualified for this position? |
| ¨ | If I hire you, what peformance can I expect to see? |
| ¨ | What type of relationship do you like with your direct supervisor? |
| ¨ | What is your long term goal? |
| ¨ | Describe your ideal job. |
| ¨ | What are your personality traits? |
| ¨ | Are you a team-oriented person? |
| ¨ | Are you a self-starter? |
| ¨ | What salary are you presently making? |
| ¨ | What salary do you want to make? |
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