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Before you apply for any position ask for a copy of the job description for the particular position for which you are interested. If you do not meet the minimum requirements or experience for the position being offered call the company and inquire if your experience and skills would be considered if you do apply. Some companies will not waiver from their stated requirements. Others may accept limited or alternative experience.

Today, with the vast information on the Internet, it is almost impossible not to find a great amount of information about any organization. A few basis facts you should know before you interview is the correct name of the company, who owns it, and how it operates. Applicants are not expected to know everything about a company but a bit of accurate information mentioned during an interview speaks loudly that you have “done your homework” and that you are very interested in joining the organization.

If you have a computer, input the company’s name into a search engine. Most companies have a website that you can check out. You will undoubtedly find a wealth of information. Research what issues the company is facing. Check the financial status of the company. Is the company profitable, how long has it been in operation, have there been any recent layoffs and why? Has the company grown over the years or is it struggling? Search for news stories connected to the company. You will probably find recent information related to projects, promotions, and general data about the workings of the organization. All that information can help you to decide if that is where you want to hang your hat!

If you do not have a computer you can still request financial reports, advertising material, brochures and publicity from the company itself. These will give you a picture of what the company manufactures, its size, earnings, growth trends, latest projects, and the number of employees. For a personal take on the organization you can seek out and talk with employees of the company. Ask questions, note reactions and watch for body language. State that you might like to work for the organization and listen to the employee’s response. If you hear an enthusiastic response that is great, negative talk, be leery. Ask about the company’s turnover rate. Turnover is a big factor in revealing how the company is managed. If employees are leaving before they have completed one year of employment that is a good indication of a high turnover rate. That may mean there are problems within the company, poor management or general dissatisfaction with company rules or procedures. If turnover is low that is an excellent sign that the benefits are good, the management if employee oriented and the employees are content and satisfied.

Review everything you have accumulated about the business and pay particular attention to the company mission statement, goals and objectives.

During your interview, when discussing the information you have learned, speak in an assertive manner about how you can commit to the company programs. Talk about the projects that you have been successful with in your personal work history. Be sure to provide ways in which you can bring those same successes to the company based on the issues and problems they are currently encountering.

A little knowledge about the company at which you are applying can go a long way toward making you an especially attractive candidate!

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Author of “Ten Minutes to the Job Interview” published by Tallfellow Press, Inc. of Beverly Hills, CA. To purchase the book contact Tallfellow.com, Amazon.com, or Barnes & Noble.com.

Shortlisted for a job and scheduled for an interview? It’s reason enough to be excited and even overjoyed, especially if all you’ve gotten from other companies where you’ve applied is a letter of regrets. Unless you’ve received and signed a job offer, though, nothing’s official yet. Before anything else, you need to concentrate on the job interview process.

Smart & discerning interviewers are alert for red flags during the job interview process. Examples may be frequent job hopping or large gaps in employment. Being overqualified, or conversely, under qualified, may also work against the applicant. Recruiters who want to make a quality decision when hiring sales personnel will ask pointblank why an applicant with no selling experience whatsoever would want to go into selling. Lack of focus on previous jobs held, which the potential interviewer may glean during the job interview process or through a background check, is another red flag.

Aside from giving special attention to red flags, today’s recruiters will also probe or try to dig deep into the interests and abilities of applicants to relate with higher-ups & co-workers. Most interviewers will seek to know just how interested an applicant is in the job. When the interviewer asks the applicant, for instance, how his/her job search is coming along until the present, the reply may show if the applicant hasn’t been looking for a job (until the opportunity offered by the firm presented itself).

There are also so many trick questions. When the job interviewer inquires about the applicant’s least favorite position and what the role of that applicant’s boss in the situation, the person asking may simply be looking at how the applicant could objectively view certain circumstances. A good answer may be to cite a certain boss (but avoid badmouthing that boss) and how working with that person may have been the most challenging. The applicant could say something like “We had different styles of approaching a situation. My former boss always wanted to put out fires, whereas I was the type who sought solutions to potential problems way in advance. After a while, it became tiring and took the fun out of working everyday.”

Aside from trick questions, the job interview process is also not complete without the classic interview questions. Most applicants anticipate, for example, the classic job interview question: “Where do you see yourself five years from now?” A good answer to this question may be that an applicant wants to concentrate on honing his/her customer service skills and that he/she would be interested to know what the company can provide five years down the line.

The applicant may then follow it up with a line that conveys he/she is open to improving and adding value to the organization in the way the company sees best.

In any case, job applicants are expected to come to the job interview ready to answer & show how they can benefit the organization. There are useful guides on typical (or the type that’ll jolt applicants out of their seats) questions and the best ways to answer them which may come in handy during the job interview process.

Get more tips from the following website: http://www.great-job-interviews.com

David A. Russell is a guru in the HR industry, well known for his “Phrases for Performance Appraisals Resource Guide”, which helps professionals prepare and submit well-written performance appraisals. More information about the resource guide is available at: http://www.PhrasesForPerformanceAppraisals.com

During these tough times a large number of people are re-entering the job market. Stay-at-home mothers going back to work, part-time workers looking for a full time position, people who took time out to get qualifications are finding that economic conditions are forcing them back into the job market. Time out of the workforce for a while can make one anxious about entering the job market again. The key element during your job interview is to emphasize the skills and experience you now bring to the position, what constructive steps you have taken to stay up-to-date during your absence and the new and valuable skills you have learned during this time that can be transferred to the workplace. Prepare for these interview questions about your re-entry into the workforce:

Your resume shows no work experience over the last few years. Can you tell me what you have been doing?

The interviewer is asking why you have not been working. It is important to be honest and straightforward about your reasons for deciding to take time out of the workplace.

For parents who have been at home raising kids this can be an frustrating question as you have most definitely been working! Use this as an opportunity to highlight the skills and behaviors you have learned during your time at home such as stress tolerance, planning, scheduling, time management and to confirm why you are ready and eager to return to employment.

If the reason is more complicated such as an illness or having to look after a sick relative you can still use the same approach. You may feel tempted to play upon your interviewer’s sympathies and discuss the difficulties you have experienced but it is far wiser to provide a straightforward explanation of your time off. Explain why you decided to leave your job after careful evaluation of the situation. Detail what you learned from the experience. Assure the interviewer that the reasons have now resolved themselves and you are eager to be back at work and focused on your career. Steer the conversation back to your skills and experience and communicate clearly what you are able to offer to the position and the company

The important thing to remember is that you do not have to defend your absence from the workforce, you only need to explain it. The employer wants to know and understand what your reasons were and why you are now looking to re-enter the job market. Address these concerns in a factual, non-defensive way and you can successfully move on to the next part of the job interview.

What did you gain during this time?

Remember that experience does not have to be paid to count as valuable and relevant. What new skills have you learned during your time away from the workforce? What steps did you take to keep current with industry news and happenings. Did you take any courses or programs?

In a confident and positive manner discuss your experiences and why they would make you a good employee. Refer to skills such as budgeting, planning and organizing, prioritizing that you learned while raising your family. These can all transfer to on-the-job skills. Doing community work or looking after a sick relative means learning to adjust to different demands and needs.

Be positive about how busy and active you have been, regardless of why you were not formally employed.

What makes you the right candidate for this position?

This is when you refer to your past employment history. Make sure that you highlight why this previous work experience is still relevant to the position you are interviewing for today and to the work environment you will be in. Focus on your own competencies, such as problem-solving, planning, organizing and communicating, that you bring to the position. Emphasize your maturity and adaptability, your re-commitment to your career and your willingness to work hard and learn quickly.

Re-entering the job market holds a number of challenges, but with perseverance and preparation they shouldn’t hold you back in your job interview. Use this opportunity to show them you’re the best person for the job.

For good advice and help with dealing with tough interview questions read through How to Answer Difficult Interview Questions. Prepare for typical interview questions using these guidelines and sample answers.

Julia Penny has many years experience interviewing and placing job candidates across a wide range of positions. She offers inside information to job seekers to help them prepare for and excel in their job interviews at her complete and free job interview guide.

As professional recruiters, we have learned over the years there one question we can ask of almost any job candidate prospect to determine their level of willingness to cooperate with the hiring process, and their ability to adapt their preconceptions of the hiring process to the practical aspects of a professional job search. Everyone answers that one question pretty much the same. The question: “Who can present your credentials best, you – the person who actually lived your experiences, or me?” Well the obvious answer is “you,” the person who lived your experiences. But that is the wrong answer. Which illustrates why so many folks have difficulties with job interviews, often wondering later why things didn’t turn out better. Why would your recruiter be a better person to present your credentials than yourself? Because a recruiter will organize your credentials so they appear as a solution to the employer’s needs. Typically, when job candidates present their own resume and supporting credentials in an interview, they present their background in a way that is the most flattering, not necessarily the most effective or logical for getting the job at hand. This article reviews how a job candidate can organize and present their credentials in a job interview so it is to their best advantage. The best way to prepare for a job interview is by learning which questions will likely arise in a job interview, and having some predetermined answers for those questions – answers that both illustrate your skills and successes and present your experiences as the solution to the job you seek.

Often, face to face interviews are preceded by a telephone screening, whereby a key Human Resources or other representative contacts the job candidate directly by phone to ask some basic questions. While the strategies described herein apply to phone and on-site job interviews, the objectives differ. In the telephone interview, the objective should be to quickly illustrate your interest in the job and skills you bring to bear so as to generate a job interview. With the face to face interview, the objective should be to lead to a job offer. Attempting to get a job offer differs from actually getting the job. A job candidate who asks for the job offer by selling themselves to the company as the best fit and most motivated candidate, will likely leave the job interview with an offer in hand.

MOST IMPORTANT JOB INTERVIEW CONSIDERATIONS:

DON’T BE ON TIME – BE EARLY

It is important you arrive at the interview 20-30 minutes early. Obviously, being late sends a negative message about you to the interviewer. Many interviewers don’t meet with candidates who arrive late. Plan ahead. Investigate traffic patterns relative to the time of your job interview. Don’t expect the interviewer will be sensitive to delays caused by traffic congestion or an unexpected traffic accident. They expect you will allow for those eventualities, just like they do.

DRESS & LOOK PROFESSIONAL

Women: A skirt, dress or dress-suit or pant-suit are the most appropriate for the female candidate. Make sure your clothes are neat, clean and well pressed and make sense. Avoid controversial garb, anything too revealing or too trendy. You want to look professional, not like you are there to get a date or express a fashion statement.

Men: A dress suit, shirt and tie is the most appropriate clothing for the male candidate. Make sure your clothes are neat, clean and well pressed. Avoid flashy colors, jeans, T-shirts or tennis shoes. Wear your hair neat (including facial hair), clean and well groomed.

Oh yeah, and please cover tattoos and body piercings. While your private friends may enjoy the current fad of body art, most likely, a new employer isn’t impressed, in fact, may look upon those expressions as somewhat immature – regardless of how you may feel about them. If such corporate attitudes are uncomfortable for you, find another prospective employer who is more open to such un-requested expressions of personality. Otherwise, be professional, dress professional, behave professionally.

PREPARE

Have a pen, notepad and extra copy of your resume and references with you. Make notes of questions you want to ask that relate to the job and company. Put those items in a place that will be easy for you to get to when you need them in the interview. If you currently use a daily/weekly planner, bring that with you too. You should try to arrive at your interview well rested, with a clear mind and a plan for presenting your credentials and supporting materials like references.

GREET JOB INTERVIEWER ENTHUSIASTICALLY

Smile, be friendly, not nervous, offer a solid handshake and say something friendly, like: “Good morning, pleasure to meet you, and thank you for the opportunity to visit with you today.” Show your enthusiasm about the opportunity to work for their company. Remember, they are interviewing you for a job that requires specific skills and genuine enthusiasm — if you don’t express that at the interview, they many not be convinced you have the stamina required for the job.

DON’T HIGHLIGHT NEGATIVES

For the job interviewer, it is all about filling the job with the right person. Believe me, most job interviewers don’t want to hear about your antique tin can collection, or how you landed that elk last year on your vacation. An interviewer wants your undivided attention on their job needs. Your personal habits distract from that focus. Such personal comments may include topics like: smoking, chewing gum, nervous finger or feet movement, tapping a pencil or a fork, humming, whistling, stretching, cleaning finger nails, clearing your throat, excessive “ums” in conversation, or focusing too much time on unrelated topics. Don’t make negative remarks about your past or present employers or workmates. Negative remarks will not help your cause, and will seem as though you are blaming others for poor results.

RESEARCH THE COMPANY THOROUGHLY

Learn as much as you can about the company and the duties of the job position which interests you, like income range and associated benefits. Family and friends are sometimes sources of information about the company you seek for employment. But don’t rely on hearsay, try to talk to someone in the company about the requirement and expectations of the job you seek. And utilize more than one source of comments about the company you are considering. Any positive things you learn about the company, make sure you mention them to the interviewer as a way to express your long term interest in the job you seek. Be prepared to answer questions about why you want to work for their company, offering sensible reasons that are practical in results.

PREPARE TO ASK QUESTIONS

You don’t want to confuse the interviewer with too many questions. Remember, they are interviewing you, so be prepared to answer all their questions smartly. But challenge the interviewer with some of your own questions – determine those questions before you arrive to the job interview. Keep good eye contact when you ask your questions. Don’t get into lengthy discussions. The idea is to engage the interviewer, to show them you can take charge when required and get the information you need. You should strive to create a list of questions that go to the heart of the job you seek.

KEEP A GOOD ATTITUDE

Be confident and knowledgeable and you will express a good attitude. But don’t seem over confident in your abilities. Remain relaxed, answer questions sincerely. Be interested in the job and the company. Lighten up some and use a little humor! Your job interviewer should be made to feel you really want the job and their company. Show serious interest so that you will be considered a serious candidate. Do not mention offers of interviews with other companies, unless asked.

SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO EXPECT

When answering questions that have a pre-determined answer, remember to offer a straight forward and immediate answer, and keep it simple. Avoid yes/no answers, unless you are offering an example to illustrate your answer. In fact, as much as possible, try and offer your key answers in a format of : Strategy-then-example. In that sense, if you were to discuss aspects of how to build a team of your workmates, you could answer with a short comment about your overall strategy of how to build a team, then follow that up with a quick real-time example of how you recently utilized that strategy and the results you got. Something like – “I build a team by making sure everyone involved understands our mutual goals, the timing, and their influence on those goals. When I did that last Spring, as we were introducing a new product, the goal was to sell more product by training team members to up-sell the new product to existing customers – we increased sales over 20-percent in one month.”

“TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF”

Most people feel their personal lives are important, so when this question is asked they talk about everything from their children to their wives to their religion and even their favorite hobby or television show. Job interviewers want to hear some of that, or they don’t feel they did a proper interview. But, the truth is, the job interviewer is more interested in getting the right skills and experience for the job. So keep your personal comments superficial, and in answering those personal questions, spin your answers in a manner that your answer reflects the skills and knowledge required for the job. After all, you are interviewing for the job, not a hobby partner.

“WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS”

This is your primary time to express how your experience and skills match up to the requirements and needs of the job you seek. Be specific, but don’t spend an hour. Keep your words simple. Write out as many of the answers as possible before the interview, so you can be comfortable when you explain your skills. Again, be brief and use examples.

WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES?

Mature thinkers tend to know their weaknesses. That is why most job interviewers ask this question. Will you admit you have weaknesses, and if so, how do you manage those? Is the weakness too major to allow you to be successful in the job you seek? Meaning to say, know in advance how you will answer this question. For instance, many hard workers are accused of working to many hours. Sometimes it’s to do with the workload, sometimes it’s just a matter of poor time-management. So if you say you are accused of being a “workaholic,” temper that answer by admitting you do work hard, but that you always maintain a reasonable workload for you and your team, so you and your team (if there is one) are active, but you are not really behind in your work. So admit a weakness or two, but express how your results don’t suffer.

DESCRIBE YOUR MANAGEMENT STYLE?

If you are seeking a management oriented position, describe your management style. Is it more hands-on? Is it analysis based? Do you delegate and verify results? Whatever your style, describe it specifically, not generically. Don’t offer hourly-wage answers, offer management oriented answers; hourly wage answers include comments like: “I’m always to work on time; I always get my work done; I get along with others;” and such. Those are the attributes a manager expects of the people who report to them. Make your answers relative to management. Describe your ability and success when you delegate; your success with smart, accurate analysis and reporting and how those reports lead your activities; outline strategies you use to motivate or influence team members. Be detailed, but in short answers.

“WHY DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE YOUR CURRENT JOB?”

There is nothing wrong with leaving one job for a better one. Make sure the interviewer sees you as being in that mind-set. If there are serious issues afoot in your current or recent job, don’t spend time discussing those, keep the focus on how you are a good match for the job at hand, and how you are motivated to improve and advance. A good response might be something like: ” I am always looking to better myself. I heard positive things about your company and this job in particular, so I wanted to explore my options”.

“WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE IN FIVE YEARS”

This isn’t a trick question, like most people believe, having two sides: 1) To show how ambitious are you. 2) Are you loyal. It’s okay to say you want to advance, if that is the case. But do it politely, a good generic response may be something like: “I want to be a better manager than I am now.” Or, “I would be actively working towards promotions in this company.”

OTHER QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED TO ANSWER:

Obviously, there are too many hiring scenarios to try and cover all pertinent job interview questions here. But, there are some basic questions that may likely arise, and for which you should generate pre-fabbed answers, so you can offer an intelligent and job related response if such questions come up in conversation. Write out your answers to each of these questions.

How will you be an asset to our company (good opportunity to mention prior achievements, without being boastful.)

Why did you pick this industry?

Describe a unrelated leadership role that you held.

What has been your greatest challenge in your career?

Give me an example of a problem that arose in your job, and how you solved it.

Tell me about a project you initiated and the results.

What types of situations put you under pressure and how did you deal with it?

Give me a situation in which you failed, how did you deal with it?

How do you work with difficult people?

What was your greatest accomplishment?

What challenges are you looking for in a position?

What motivates you?

If I asked people who know you to describe you, what three words would they use?

Describe a situation where you had to work with someone who was difficult. How did you handle it?

What traits are most important for a good manager?

Tell me a about a team project of which your are particularly proud of. What was your contribution?

What type of environment appeals to you the most?

What characteristics are most important in a good manager? How have you displayed one of them?

What makes someone a good leader?

What are your expectations of a good employer?

What do you do in your spare time?

The whole idea here is to leave nothing to chance. Literally write out your answers in advance. Most job candidates do not follow this good advice, believing they already know how best to present their credentials. Don’t make that mistake. Organize your answers in advance, put them in perspective of how your skills and know-how best fit the job for which you are interviewing. By organizing these simple tasks to prepare for your job interview, you will greatly increase your odds of getting hired. Don’t leave your next great job to chance. Prepare for it now.

Mark Baber has 20 years experience as an Executive Search recruiter. For one-on-one job search help visit: http://www.mcbaber.com

Mark is Recruit Consultant to http://www.JobNewsRadio.com where Jobseekers access 2 Million job transactions.

A medical transcription credibility kit is a notebook that contains documentation vital to setting yourself apart from other medical transcriptionists vying for the same medical transcription job. Get yourself a notebook and divide it into the following sections:

1) Resume

2) Letters of Recommendation

3) Employee Evaluations

4) Samples of Work

5) List of Accomplishments at Each Job

6) Course Completion Certificates

7) Outside Activities

Resumes:

Have several copies of your current resume in the notebook. This comes in handy at the interview in case more than one person is interviewing you or if your resume has been lost or misplaced.

Letters of Recommendation:

Each time you leave a medical transcription job, get a letter of recommendation. This establishes your value to each past employer, whether it is a hospital, medical clinic, or private practice doctor’s office. These carry a lot of weight in my opinion. Not all prospective employers want to see them, but have them available nonetheless. I am more than happy to give them to a prospective employer so copies can be made.

Employee Evaluations:

Once again, these establish your value to past employers and your current employer. Having copies of evaluations, as well as letters of recommendation, show that you are being transparent. You have nothing to hide because you are a good catch as an employee. You want to make it easy for someone to realize your value and how much you can contribute to the company.

Samples of Work:

In all cases, when including sample medical reports, the names of patients must be deleted. I sanitize the reports, changing the name to John Doe or Jane Doe. I also change the name of the employer to ABC Company.

I have had so much fun on job interviews simply because I brought samples of my work. I used to transcribe for an orthopedic surgeon in the workers’ compensation arena who dictated convoluted sentences. In fact, prior to being hired as his medical transcriptionist, I was told the company was specifically looking for someone who could compose his dictation which would otherwise get him “laughed out of court.” This job was right up my alley, and I took full advantage of the situation.

In my medical transcription credibility kit, I include a copy of the doctor’s dictation verbatim and how I edit it so future prospects can see how well I can edit without changing the content and meaning of the dictation.

For example, the doctor once dictated: “In the incident of August 2, 1999, in which the patient struck his body with a forklift, he was thrown to the ground and found to be injured in the low back.

(Can you imagine a man taking a forklift and striking his body with it? Bam! Bam! Bam!)

I typed: On August 2, 1999, the patient was struck by a forklift. Consequently, he was thrown to the ground and sustained a low back injury.

On interviews, I give a copy of this work to the interviewer in case any other medical transcriptionists want to see it (for a good laugh and to see the quality of my work). Again, remember I am establishing credibility with all the information I present. In essence, I am trying to get them to see that I am THE one they want.

I put one of each report type in my notebook. Since I have typed for several doctors, I have had to weed it out every few years. I include the most complicated and interesting medical reports. I have also reviewed medical records, so I include a medical records review in my medical transcription credibility kit.

List of Accomplishments at Each Job:

Employers like to see if employees will go above and beyond what is expected. Never fail to let them know that you are such a person by listing your business achievements and the benefit derived from them.

Here are examples of what I have listed on my past resumes as my accomplishments:

1) Created a WordPerfect 5.1 macro menu-driven system that is used to take patient histories in a medical office, thereby increasing the efficiency of the process and quality of the work.

2) Designed a Q&A database that was used for marketing purposes and to generate more goodwill.

3) Expedited daily operations for both historians and transcriptionists by creating 100+ WordPerfect macros.

4) Trained historians and medical transcriptionists in the use of WordPerfect functions and the creation of WordPerfect macros, increasing employee productivity.

5) Organized and standardized computer procedures. Implemented back-up and disaster recovery protocols.

Employers love to save money and time! So let them know exactly what you can do for them to save time and money as well as increasing medical personnel output.

Course Completion Certificates:

Self-explanatory.

Outside Activities:

Indicate your membership in the American Association of Medical Transcription. In my medical transcription credibility kit, I include a copy of the Membership Directory that I created for my local chapter, OCC-AAMT; a copy of the Q&A database that I created to keep track of those who did pay their annual dues; and that I held a board position as Corresponding Secretary for the Orange County Chapter of the American Association of Medical Transcription in the 1990s.

A medical transcription credibility kit is much more than a notebook filled with paperwork; it is a compilation of your medical transcription work and accomplishments as a medical transcriptionist.. So make your case and run rings around your competition by using a medical transcription credibility kit!

MT Mastery Center contains a wealth of information not only about medical transcription but also about how to write a medical transcription resume, conduct an information interview, research on the Internet for employer data, and network with other medical transcriptionists so you can get that medical transcription job you want and get it now!

The first impression you make on a potential employer is the most important one. The first evaluation an interviewer makes is going to be based on look and what you are wearing. This is the reason why you should always dress appropriately and look professional for a job interview, regardless if the environment is casual or formal. Always go with a suite and tie rather then chinos or denim.

Ideally you should not be judged by the way you look as much as your qualifications but studies prove that you will be perceived positively based on how your visual appearance. In Psychology the well-studied “Halo Effect” is where attractive individuals were associated with positive traits. How does this effect impact your chances in an interview? Below are some suggestions on proper dress code.

How to Dress for an Interview:

Men’s Interview Attire

* Suit (solid color – navy or dark grey)

* Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit)

* Belt

* Tie

* Dark socks

* Leather shoes

* No visible jewelry

* Neat hairstyle

* Easy with the cologne

* Neatly trimmed nails

Women’s Interview Attire

* Suit (navy, black or dark grey)

* The suit skirt should be long enough so you can sit down comfortably

* Coordinated blouse

* Conservative shoes

* Limited jewelry

* Professional hairstyle

* Pantyhose

* Easy with the make-up and perfume

* Neatly manicured clean nails What Not to bring or wear to the Interview

* Gum

* Cell phone

* White socks

* Running shoes / scruffy shoes

* If you have lots of visible piercing take them out (earrings only, is a good rule)

* Cover tattoos

Interview Attire Tips

* Make sure you have appropriate interview attire and everything fits correctly.

* Press your clothes before the interview

* If your clothes are dry clean only, take them to the cleaners after an interview, so they are ready for next time.

* Polish your shoes.

* Bring a breath mint before the interview

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Going on a job interview while looking for work is stressful. The most anxiety inducing part of all this, as all will agree is the job interview. You may well be anxious in advance of an interview, which may lead to you being nervous during the interview – and this of course can end up causing you to do poorly in the job interview. Doing well in these situations depends to a large extent on being well prepared for the interview. A job interview is what employers use to gauge how good of a fit you would be for the job – even more so than your resume. During a job interview you will be asked specific questions about how you would handle the job and failing to be prepared for this could be disastrous.

Getting ready for an interview is something that both you and your interviewer will be doing. Your interviewer will choose questions based on your previous work experience as a sort of test (and an interview is nothing if not a test) of how you would perform if given this position. You need to convince your interviewer that choosing you for the position will add to their record of success with the company in question. Try to be prepared for the tough and tricky questions which will be asked during the job interview.

There are a few questions that you can expect to be asked in any job interview. These include why are you interested in this position? Why do you want to work at this company? What are you making now? Other than these three, you will most likely be asked about your relevant skills and experience as well as what your expectations are for this position. Try to make your answers as detailed as possible and answer truthfully.

It is imperative that you have some answers to give for these questions – it is even more important that you be able to give examples from your personal experience to illustrate these answers. You can use these anecdotes to build a rapport with your interviewer, which is very important in trying to land that job.

Have all of your materials and documents with you when you walk into a job interview. Be sure to have at least two copies of your most recent CV/resume, a few references (two or three) and if applicable to the position you are applying for, work samples or a portfolio. Remember that your task in a job interview is to present a case to the interviewer that you are the perfect candidate for this job.

A very important thing to prepare for a job interviewer is a few company-specific questions for your interviewer. Asking these questions will work for you by demonstrating that you have put some thought into this position and are serious about this job and this company. Your interviewer will take note of this.

Make sure to look professional for a job interview. Dress professionally, but keep a relaxed manner about you. The most important thing is to project confidence; this is likely to make you memorable to your interviewer.

In Closing

In short, to do well in a job interview you need to do three things. Learn about the company and position so you can appear interested and knowledgeable, prepare your documents and examples from your experience and display confidence and charisma. If you can do all three of these things, you are certain to do well in a job interview.

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Going to a job interview can be one of the scariest and most intimidating things one does in their life. There is much tension and fear, but surprisingly it can be much fun. If you play your cards correctly, the job interview questions and answers game can be used much to your advantage and he process will not need to be as lopsided as you might think.

In order to get in front of a potential employer to address the job interview questions and answers, you must first have a job interview in place. There are many types of job interviews and just because one is scheduled does not mean you have the job secured. The interview process in many cases can be incredibly lengthy and one that may take a long time for a decision to be made. The questions and answers exchanged in an interview can vary based on the type of interview.

Since not all jobs and organizations are the same, every interview process can be different. Some companies might want to conduct a behavior interview where they want to see how the interviewee reacts in certain scenarios. Some companies might conduct their interviews as a group. There are some companies that would prefer to host a video interview in case they need to fly you in from an out of town location and they want to screen you before they take on the cost.

With different types of interviews, comes different job interview questions and answers. Questions the interviewer might ask you but also questions you might want to ask the interviewer. Many employers think positively of potential candidates that show high levels of interaction in their interview. By asking the right questions, you are proving you have an interest in the company, you are thinking about the future of the company and you are the type of person the employer would look for.

Here is a sample list of the most asked questions by an interviewer with sample responses:

Q: Describe a typical work week for you?


A: Make sure to discuss in detail and be prepared to review some of our day-today responsibilities. Make sure to relate your answers to the job you are applying for. The more you can show a connection between the job you are applying for and your past, the more open the interviewer will be to discussing further with you.

Q:What motivates you?


A: Since the interviewer doesn’t know much about you, they want to know how and why you were successful at your previous job. Since your response will vary based on your previous experience and knowledge, you can include the following factors as motivation:

You enjoy Challenges

Employer satisfaction is very important

Client satisfaction is most important

Compensation to perform (if in a sales role)

Team accomplishments (if it is a team based environment)

Q: What interests you about this job?


A: Be truthful. Describe the qualifications needed for the job. Tie the job description back to your own skill set and explain why you would thrive in this position because of your previous experience. If the job seems like a challenge, explain you are looking to learn and improve your skills. Regardless of the situation, be excited about the opportunity and how you can bring value to the organization.

Here is a sample list of Questions you should ask the interviewer (Make sure to take notes and pay attention throughout the interview so you do not ask a question that was already answered):

How would you describe the responsibilities of the position?

How would you describe a typical week/day in the position?

Is this a new position? If not, what did the previous employee go on to do?

What is the style of management within the company?

Who does this position report to? If I am offered the position, can I meet him/her?

How many people work in this office/department? How many people are in the company

What are the prospects for growth and advancement?

How does one advance in the company?

Overall the entire Job Interview Questions and Answers process is not terribly difficult, as long as you are prepared. Make sure to do your homework!!

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Sometimes a Telephone Interview can be simply a screening interview and sometimes it is a real full-blown interview as important as a face-to-face interview.

Screening Interview

If it is a screening interview, is will probably be short – 10 – 15 minutes -and will be conducted by someone in Human Resources or someone on the administrative staff of the hiring department. The purpose of this interview is threefold.

First, it is designed to fill in any gaps between the job requirements and your resume. If you look like a pretty good candidate but your resume doesn’t reflect a skill that they would like to have, the screening interview is to check whether you do in fact have that skill and it just didn’t get on your resume.

Second, is to make sure that you can communicate in a professional manner. Your telephone presence will tell them if you pass the first hurdle of professional presence.

Third, is to schedule the first real interview, either in person or on the phone.

Full blown Interview

In an increasingly virtual business world, the first “real” interview is frequently by telephone. This means less time commitment on everyone’s part and has the added benefit of determining how you will handle things like virtual staff meetings and plugging into remote work teams.

Give this interview as much care and as much importance as you would a face-to-face interview. The interviewer certainly will. It will usually be at a pre-scheduled time and last 20 – 45 minutes.

Be sure to have all your research available to you. Notes about points you want to make could be in front of you or pinned to the wall. Monitor your voice – we all tend to talk at a higher pitch or faster speed when under pressure. A deep breath can bring your voice back to a more pleasant pitch.

A small mirror next to the phone can give you a way of checking to make sure you are smiling. You definitely come across as more pleasant at the other end of the line if there is a smile on your face. You will also sound more alert and professional if you are sitting erect. Or, borrow a tip from many radio personalities, they do their shows on their feet. It gives their diaphragm more resonance and their lungs more space to expand.

A couple of technical tips

If you don’t have caller i.d., get it. Don’t allow yourself to be surprised into an impromptu interview that you are not prepared for. You can always call them back within the hour and set up another time to talk.

Your voice mail message needs to be brief and business-like and in your voice. And if you have children who might answer the home phone, use a second home line or your cell phone as the primary contact in your career search.

A final addition is a good headset – it will save you a crook in your neck, keep your hands free to look for information or make notes, and allow you to move with ease around the room. By the way, the door to the room is closed, isn’t it? Barking dogs or screaming kids in the background don’t exactly lead to a professional atmosphere.

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More and more employers expect job seekers to follow up after the job interview. They want to be able to make an effective decision about who to hire, and those who follow up get the advantage.

Strategic follow up also gives an opportunity to an employer to ask any additional questions he/she might have about your qualifications. This helps the employer make sure that you are the best person for the job. It relieves any concerns he or she might have had before the follow up.

There are several way to follow up after the interview. Some people send thank-you cards and letters. Most people send a letter by e-mail or regular mail. Sending a letter is seen as being more effective if done right.

The follow up letter is your chance to thank the interviewer, show you’re still interested in the job and that you would like to speak with them further about the position, by phone, on a specific date and time. Send the letter right after the interview.

Make sure you have the name of the interviewer, the position you interviewed for, and the name of the company on the letter. Check the spelling of the interviewer’s name. This is very important because no one likes to receive a letter with their name spelled wrong. The person will stop reading the letter at that point and throw it away.

Once you’ve sent the letter, make sure you follow up with the phone call. The phone call is an added advantage in that not many people will even follow up with a phone call after sending the thank you letter. Because you did, the employer will have your name firmly in mind when they start making the hiring decision.

Michelle Roebuck provides job interview tips and resume writing advice on her website, http://www.job-interview-and-resume-tips.com.

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