| Use these interview tips for job hunting | | | | 4. Dress for success, in the manner you would |
| success! | | | | dress for the position you're applying for. |
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| It's a tough job market out there today. And | | | | 5. Bring a list of your own questions with |
| getting the job you want requires more than | | | | you in a folder with the company's name on |
| just a killer resume. In other words, you | | | | it, so that you don't forget them. You should |
| can't just sell yourself on paper. You've | | | | keep your extra resumes in there too. |
| also got to be able to do it in person--in a | | | | |
| face-to-face job interview. | | | | 6. Be a good listener and focus. Some job |
| | | | seekers talk too much during interviews. |
| Here are a few interview tips to help you | | | | |
| make a great impression on the person who | | | | 7. Be prepared to describe your weaknesses as |
| interviews you. | | | | strengths. For example, saying that you are |
| | | | overenthusiastic about performing at your |
| 1. Market your skills and related experience | | | | best. |
| in the field that you are applying for. Be | | | | |
| sure to do it in a way that is positive, but | | | | 8. Make eye contact with your interviewer. |
| not cocky or aggressive. | | | | |
| | | | 9. Don't volunteer your personal opinions to |
| 2. Research the company before your | | | | your interviewer about any subjects unless |
| interview. It's a great way to know where you | | | | you are asked. |
| would fit into the organization. It also lets | | | | |
| the employer know that you really want to be | | | | 10. Try to establish a good rapport with your |
| a part of the company. | | | | interviewer. Be casual but professional, and |
| | | | most importantly BE YOURSELF! |
| 3. Prepare answers to common interview | | | | |
| questions ahead of time, and practice saying | | | | Take the time to implement these interview |
| them, so you aren't stumped during the | | | | tips before your next job hunt. It'll give |
| interview. | | | | you a leg up on your competition! |
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