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What should I focus on in the interview?
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You should be able to show how well you fit the culture of the organization, and the unique value that you'll add to it.
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How can I make a good first impression?
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It varies from culture to culture, but in the U.S., concentrate on having good eye contact, a firm handshake, a friendly and confident smile, and an articulate conversation.
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When should I arrive for the interview?
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You should arrive 15-20 minutes early. This will give you time to check yourself out in the restroom, go over the key points that you want to make, and calm down.
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Should I ask questions in the interview?
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It is essential that you ask questions in the interview. Well in advance, think about the questions that you have, make a note of them, and ask them as the interview progresses. To not ask questions tells the interviewer that you are not very serious about wanting the job.
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What kinds of questions should I expect the interviewer to ask?
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While there are numerous good books, blogs, websites and so on that will help you anticipate an interviewer's questions (many of which are in this flashcard deck, with more added constantly), most questions will probably focus on your experience, expertise, and why you want the job.
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How should I answer the question, "Tell me about yourself?"
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This is often the very first question interviewers ask. Talk briefly about your experience, focus on the parts most relevant to this job, and explain why you really want this job.
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Should I go on "practice" interviews, for jobs that I don't really want, but to get interviewing practice?
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The JobProfs position is this: never. If an interviewer senses that you are not serious about the job that he or she is interviewing you for, the reaction will rightly be: "how dare you waste my time." It's a small world, and people don't forget.
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How should I answer the question, "What would you like to be doing in one (or, three, or five) year?
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Answer honestly. Tell the interviewer your career goal at this organization, and use this as an opportunity to talk about potential career paths.
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How should I answer the question, "What makes you different from the other candidates I'm interviewing?"
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Talk about your unique combination of skills, and how well that combination, coupled with how well you fit the organization's culture, makes you an ideal candidate.
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What are the five things that interviewers are really looking for?
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1. Why are you here? What is it about this job, this company that interests you? Or are you just another person looking for any kind of job?
(Source: Richard Bolles, What Color Is Your Parachute?) |
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What are the five things that interviewers are really looking for?
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2. What can you do for us? What specific, unique value will you add the team or the organization?
(Source: Richard Bolles, What Color Is Your Parachute?) |
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What are the five things that interviewers are really looking for?
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3. What kind of person are you? More to the point, are you OUR kind of person? Will you fit the organization's culture?
(Source: Richard Bolles, What Color Is Your Parachute?) |
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What are the five things that interviewers are really looking for?
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4. What makes you different? Organizations interview lots of people who are just as smart, driven, and experienced as you. What unique combination of skills makes you more valuable than other candidates?
(Source: Richard Bolles, What Color Is Your Parachute?) |
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What are the five things that interviewers are really looking for?
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5. Can we afford you? If you've answered the first four questions well, it's unlikely that this question will ever be an issue.
(Source: Richard Bolles, What Color Is Your Parachute?) |
