Tips for an effective and engaging interview
1. Research the company
2. Dress up for the position you are interviewing for. The first judgement an interviewer makes is going to be based on how you look and what you are wearing.
3. Focus on the interests of the interviewer. The key to all successful interviewing is to match your qualifications to what the interviewer is looking for.
4. Highlight your achievements this will help the interviewer remember you by specific events.
5. What are your strengths? Describe two or three skills you have that are relevant to the job. Avoid clichés or generalities; offer specific evidence.
6. What are your strengths? Describe two or three skills you have that are relevant to the job. Avoid clichés or generalities; offer specific evidence.
7. Know why you are applying for this job. Yes, you want a job so that you can pay for your lifestyle. But what are your underlying motivations? Why are you driven towards this job?
8. What are your strengths? Only mention strengths that you can back up with clear proof.
9. Remember names. Make sure you know the name of everyone you meet and use their names throughout the interview.
10. Say Thank You and actually ask for the job.
11. Do not reveal your salary expectations on a phone interview. This is a common play by recruiters and they want to box you into a number as early as possible.
12. Tell me a little bit about yourself. Use this question as an opportunity to tell a short story about yourself that describes the values you have and why you think they are important for the job.
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