| When an employer decides to conduct an interview | | | | a team player. |
| with you, there are certain things that they are | | | | Company knowledge: Again, this stipulates that |
| looking for from you. Naturally, you are likely to focus | | | | employers like to see that you have done your |
| on these things during an interview, but you should | | | | research about their company. It shows that your |
| remember all of the tips in this manual because | | | | interest in working for them is sincere. |
| following those tips is what is going to make the | | | | Flexibility : Employers want to know that you are able |
| employers see all of those things in you. | | | | to go with the flow. It proves that they can depend |
| Since everybody wants to have a leg up when it | | | | on you later. |
| comes to an interview, it naturally seemed to be | | | | Ambition and Motivation : Ambitious people are |
| appropriate to let you in on what the employers are | | | | generally motivated enough to make great |
| evaluating you on during an interview. So here is that | | | | improvements in the company as they are working |
| list. | | | | their way up the ladder. Ambition usually means more |
| Your Enthusiasm : Employers want to know that you | | | | money for the company. |
| are willing and eager to be a part of their company. | | | | People skills : Your ability to get along with others is |
| Being fully stocked with knowledge about the | | | | very important to an employer. They need to know |
| company is a sure fire way to show your | | | | that you won't ruffle any feathers when you are |
| enthusiasm. | | | | hired. |
| Your ability to speak clearly : If you approach an | | | | Professional appearance : Nobody wants a slob |
| interview mumbling and speaking slang, a prospective | | | | working in their office. Be certain to dress |
| employer will not see you as a professional. | | | | appropriately for the job that you are applying for. |
| Showing your teamwork skills : You should show an | | | | Ability to Multitask : This is getting to be a very |
| example of your ability to work as a team during | | | | necessary skill in the workplace. Most days, you will |
| your interview. | | | | be required to multitask. Even if you are not, |
| Leadership skills : You should show your leadership | | | | employers need to know that you can do it without |
| abilities by approaching your interview with an | | | | freaking out on them. |
| offensive train of thought. | | | | Computer ease : These days, just about every |
| Problem solving ability : Employers needs to know | | | | company in the world is running on computers. The |
| that you can handle yourself when a problem arrives. | | | | ability to work a computer with at least minimal |
| Work related experience : You definitely want to | | | | amount of ease is important. It is best to keep a leg |
| show that you have some experience in the field | | | | up on the most common software like MS Office, |
| already, so that the employer knows that you will | | | | Quark Express, and Linux. |
| not be overwhelmed. | | | | Reliability : Employers want dependable and reliable |
| Community involvement : Employers love to see that | | | | people to work for them. Your ability to arrive on |
| you have done volunteer work. It shows that you | | | | time is a good place to start when trying to prove |
| take pride in your community, and a willingness to be | | | | that you possess this quality. |