Preparation Is Key To Interview Success
he interview might be the away without wearing one). For
single biggest factor in women, a nice top and skirt,
determining whether or not tailored dress or suit will serve
you get a job. Your resume gets your purpose. Make sure your hair
you in the door but it's your is combed and your clothes in
performance during the interview good condition, clean and free of
that will get you the job. rips or tears.
Knowing the importance of the
interview, it's foolish not to Next, you'll want to do some
put in some preparation time. research on the company. The
There are a few key areas where easiest way to begin your
preparation will help you in research is to Google the company
getting the job. name. Some places where you can
go on the Internet to find out
The first area where preparation more about the company include
is required is in clothing and Yahoo! Finance
appearance. Whether or not you (www.finance.yahoo.com) and
agree with it, the way you dress Hoovers Online (www.hoovers.com).
plays a big role in overall You can also go to the online
performance in the interview. version of your local newspaper
This doesn't mean you have to go and search for articles on the
out and buy a new outfit or suit company. At some point during the
(unless you want to do so). If interview you're bound to be
you're a man you'll want to wear asked “what do you know about
(at a minimum) dress slacks, a this company?” and a little
dress shirt with collar, tie and research will have you ready to
dress shoes. It's highly answer this question.
recommended that you also wear a
suit jacket or sports coat (but There are several “standard”
for many positions you can get interview questions that will
most likely be asked in any job the company. Have a list of
interview, regardless of the questions mentally prepared that
position. If you know they're you can ask the interviewer. Many
going to be asked of you, it's a of them will get answered during
smart idea to have answers the course of your interview, so
prepared for them. What are these have about 10 to 15 questions
questions? They include the ready to be asked. Some of these
following: questions might include:
* What are your greatest * What are the three most
accomplishments? important responsibilities
* What do you consider your associated with this position?
greatest weaknesses? * What are the biggest challenges
* What do you know about our facing the person in this
company? position?
* Why do you want to work for our * Why is this position open?
company? * How many people have held this
* Why are you looking for a new position in the past five years?
job? * How do you evaluate employee
* Where do you see yourself in performance, and when are
five years? performance reviews conducted?
* Why should I hire you? * Why do you (the interviewer)
like working for this company?
You'll also be given the * What projects are scheduled for
opportunity during an interview the future for this company?
to ask questions of the
interviewer. Don't make the You'll want to avoid asking
mistake of saying you don't have questions about salary or
any questions. This shows a lack benefits. If these are the only
of interest in the position and type of questions you ask, you'll
look like you're only interested interest in the opportunity. If
in money and not career you would like to look at some
potential. sample letters, go to your
favorite search engine and type
Within a day of the interview be in “interview thank you letters”.
sure to send a thank you note to
the people who interviewed you. With a little preparation you can
It doesn't matter if you send do well on your upcoming job
your note via email or snail mail interview. You'll set yourself
– just make sure you send one. In apart from your competition and
it you can thank the person for get a leg up on getting this new
his/her time and reinforce your position.
About the Author:
Katie is the owner of http://www.onlinecareerinfo.com where you can learn more about Career Advice and Interview Tips.
Read more articles by: Katie O'Hara
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