Interviewing Tips…

Whether you know it or not, when you mailed your resume to a prospective employer you actually mailed pre-sales literature to that company.
Literature that previewed and highlighted who you are and what you can or can not do. If, after sending your resume, you were invited to participate in a premise interview, it would be safe to assume the hiring authority viewed your features as potential benefits to the company, thus prompting your premise interview.
Some will tell you that you should be yourself during an interview. We feel that may not be good enough! We advise our candidates to be the best that they can be. And, the key to being best is being prepared. Preparation is the key to a successful interviewing experience. It is imperative that you are cognizant of your strengths as well as your weaknesses.

Before the interview, evaluate your assets and or features that would benefit the potential employer. However, don't stretch the truth or say anything you can't substantiate.

Do in depth research on the company. If the company is publicly held corporation, background information is generally readily available. If the company is privately held, call their sales department and ask them to send you their company literature. Or, in the event the company has a web page, background material is just a few keystrokes away.

Remember the interview starts and ends with the receptionist. If you're asked to fill out a company profile sheet do it graciously. If your appointment is for ten o'clock and the interviewer is running late, don't over react, but be gracious. And, when you have completed your interview remember to thank the receptionist on your way out.

Anticipate questions, particularly tough ones. Write down key "questions and answers" and then rehearse them. Practice talking about yourself. In fact, do it in front of mirror so that you can see what impression you are creating. Make sure the questions you ask are well thought out. It is important to recognize "buying" signals. "Do you have any more questions?" is a buying signal. . If this is your first interview your response should be, "Yes, what is the next step?" or if it is the final interview, respond "Yes, when do you like me to start?"

Show and voice your enthusiasm early in the interviewing process. If you wait to the conclusion of the interview to do so, it is more than likely too late as the interviewer may have already decided your not interested and ruled you out. When asking questions, ask the question as though you are already an employee.

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