Another good way to prepare yourself for having a successful interview is to practice a one-minute sales pitch. Practice what kind of work you do or you want to do, what your strongest skills and accomplishments, and what kind of position you are seeking. Go over this a few times until you feel comfortable and confident. Then one week after you have sent your resume to a prospective employer, give that employer a call. Go further than just asking if they have received your resume. Give them your sixty-second sales pitch on why they should hire you and why you … Continue reading →

In my last article we learned what the first six steps were to a successful interview. Now, let’s look at the remaining six steps. 7. Personality and Cultural Compatibility – Fitting into an organization is an important factor to your success in that company. Make sure your personality fits with others that work there. You can find this out by asking the potential employer what type of environment does the company project. You can ask what type of customers or clients the company encounters. 8. Management Style and Interpersonal Skills – Focus on how well your skills are in this … Continue reading →

As mentioned in my previous article, there are twelve important steps to follow in preparing for an interview and having a successful interview that can make you stand out from the crowd and get the position you want. Let’s look at the first six steps you need to follow. 1. Passion for Business – Haven’t you heard people say “Get a job doing something you love”, that is definitely true. If you have no real desire or interest in the position but are just looking to find work, it will show during the interview when the prospective employer ask why … Continue reading →

Too many job seekers don’t prepare themselves properly for the most important part of their job search, the interview process. Although your impressive resume may get you an interview, you must prepare yourself for the interview. To distinguish yourself from the many other job applicants who have also received an interview there are a number of things you should to do adequately prepare yourself for the interview. First, you need to develop your personal themes for the interview. Knowing what an employer will discuss during an interview gets you a leg up on your competition and impresses the employer. You … Continue reading →

Many employers will set up a phone interview before they set up an in-person interview. The way your voice comes across over the phone can result in you getting an in-person interview or not. When you get that important phone call make sure you open your mouth wider as you speak and move your lips more. Many people don’t move their lips enough, which flattens their voice and makes it difficult to pronounce certain words. This makes a bad first impression and could keep you from getting an in-person interview. Also, make sure there is no noise or distractions during … Continue reading →

Many people are hesitant to talk about salary during a job interview but unless you already know what the employer is offering and you are happy with it then you should definitely discuss salary during an interview. Don’t be nervous or embarrassed. Salary is part of the job and should be discussed along with everything else. To help you discuss salary, here are a few guidelines to go by. 1. Try not to offer a specific amount first. Mention a hypothetical figure to get the employer to mention a specific figure. 2. If an employer asks how much you made … Continue reading →

Competition for jobs is high in today’s world. The difference between one person getting the job and the other not getting it often is based on the job interview. There maybe only one job available that fits your qualifications and skills but you will not be the only person applying nor interviewing for the job. So, you need to make sure you are a step ahead of the competition and the way to do that is to be completely prepared. Being prepared will allow you to feel confident during the interview and it will leave a good impression with the … Continue reading →

Yes, interviews actually come in different types so prepare yourself accordingly. Interviews usually fall into four general categories. The first type is the target directed interview, which consist of the interviewer being direct, businesslike, and usually impersonal. Respond nicely and professionally to every question without too much deviation into other areas or humor. The second type is the family interview. The family interview is warm, friendly, and at ease. The focus is usually team oriented, so emphasize how much of a team player you are, how you get along well with others, what you bring or can offer to the … Continue reading →