It seems just about everybody is looking for a good job. Who am I kidding, just a job will do in these hard times. I am currently working, but I am interviewing today for that good job. I was delighted to find these tips written in my notes. I hope they help you land that good job and me too.
- Learn about the company. Besides knowing what kind of company you will be working for, this will help with your cover letter. During the interview you can use this knowledge to ask smart questions or give comments. The interviewer will like the fact you are interested enough to do some research.
- You will be asked, so be prepared. "What are your weaknesses?" Don't just list them. After saying a weakness or two, follow-up. For example, let's say I consider being an "over-achiever" or a "workaholic" as my weaknesses. (two things a company may not think is a bad thing, wink, wink) I would follow-up with; "Over the years I've learned to do things to distress like yoga, long walks or reading. I've learned the value of being a team player."
- "What are your strengths?" This will be the next question. Be prepared. Don't just give a list of strengths. Follow-up with why this is a strength. For instance; "I complete work in a timely manner, because I take pride in my work. I'm dependable, because I don't want to put extra work on someone else. I'm detail oriented, organizational by nature. I'm not impulsive. I think things through."
- This tip is a sales technique I learned long ago. After all, you are trying to sell yourself. Close the sale by getting the interviewer to agree with you. After making a comment, say something like, "Don't you think that's good?"
- At the end of the interview they always want to know if you have any questions. YES! Always have a question or two prepared. It could be a question on something you learned about the company while doing the research. How about; "Do you think I'd be good for the job?" "What is a typical day like for this position?" "Do you offer health insurance?"
- When it's done you should always say "Thanks for the interview."
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