re charge the interview
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Re-Charging the Interview
Discouraged?
Don’t be….it’s all in the attitude!
STAY POSITIVE!
Prepare for your Interview!
ORead your resume in its entirety
OVisualize the InterviewOPractice interview questions
…Record and Watch!OResearch the employer…
Use Google, LinkedIn
Prepare for your Interview!
O Write down several of your greatest accomplishments and weaknesses
O If possible, drive by the interview site before interview day
O Prepare a few questions for the interviewer, write them down
O Print at least 3 copies of your resumeO Know what you’ll wear
Arriving to the Interview
O Give yourself plenty of timeO Remember your resume copies and
questionsO Arrive 10-15 minutes early
O Your interview starts in the parking lotO Do not carry more than one bag
O Do not carry a drink or keysO ALWAYS a firm handshake and eye
contact with everyone you meet
During the Interview-Impress within the first 30 seconds
O Allow the interviewer to sit before you doO Maintain eye contactO Be aware of body languageO Posture is importantO Don’t fidget, play with keys, tap your feetO Try to keep your hands at your side or on the
arms of the chair
During the Interview-The WOW Factor
OAlways answer questions with precision
ODon’t drone on about life and achievements
ODo not criticize any previous employers
OStay engaged and focusedOBe aware of your posture and body
language
Closing the Interview/Job
O Ask 2-3 more questions O Thank the interviewer and give a
firm handshakeO Re-iterate your enthusiasm for the
jobO Ask what the next step isO Ask for a business card
O Do not ask the salary of the position
After the InterviewO Write a thank you note/email
O Include any important information you forgot to mention in the
interviewO If you feel you “flunked” the
interview, take the time to explain your circumstances
Re-Charged?
Don’t Forget:OStay Positive!OBe prepared!OImpress!OClose!
One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.
- Arthur Ashe