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An interviewer has 3 aims:

1) To learn if you are the right person for the job

2) To assess your potential for promotion

3) To decide whether you will fit into the company environment

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Use the 17 tips a checklist to help you prepare for that important interview.

Several Days – One Week Before the Interview

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So, when was the last time you interviewed? How did it go for you? My guess is that it went poorly for you and that is no slam on you personally it’s just that most people fear interviews and lose a lot of jobs as a result. I read something like 85% of people in the work force right now had to go through 5-6 interviews before they landed the job that they are in right now. Now there may be multiple reasons for this figure but let me tell you the overwhelming majority of people, if they knew the secrets of successful interviewing skills would land the job they want every time. Instead of getting turned down, they would be turning down job offers

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Interviewing is a two-way street.  Obviously, the organization is using the interview process to evaluate you and your credentials to determine if you are a solid fit for the company’s needs.  But the interview is equally important for the opportunity it affords you to evaluate how well the company and the position match what you are seeking.  Formulating a series of well-thought out questions in advance of the interview will not only help you draw out pertinent information form the interviewer, but also demonstrate your intelligence and sincere interest in the position at hand.

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1.) Smile

A smile is a magic thing, and in addition to being seen in person it can be felt from a distance. When doing a phone interview, don’t think that because the person on the other end of the phone can’t see you that smiling and other positive body gestures are not important. The best interview tip that anyone was ever given was to smile and make positive gestures. In fact, many people talk with their hands. If you do, consider a head set to free your hands up.

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You have just been invited to an on-site interview in another town. Hurray!

This means you will be traveling to an employer’s location so that they can further evaluate you for a specific job position.

Before you make any travel arrangements, it is a good idea to discuss who will be paying for your trip – you or the employer. If you are paying, find out if you will be reimbursed. It is a good idea to save all your receipts from the trip if you are being reimbursed for expenses.

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One of the most important places you can ever sell yourself is during the interview process for a new job.  Here is how you do it.

Often when it comes to our career, we are some of the worst salesman of our abilities and skills.  We sell ourselves short in our abilities come review time or accept less than we are worth out of fear that they will find someone else.  Instead of building ourselves up and selling ourselves for maximum value we accept what is given to us and end up doing twice the work for half the pay.

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Interview Questions For You To Ask Employers

Interviewing is a two-way street.  Obviously, the organization is using the interview process to evaluate you and your credentials to determine if you are a solid fit for the company’s needs.  But the interview is equally important for the opportunity it affords you to evaluate how well the company and the position match what you are seeking.  Formulating a series of well-thought out questions in advance of the interview will not only help you draw out pertinent information form the interviewer, but also demonstrate your intelligence and sincere interest in the position at hand.

The best questions are those that arise from the initial research you will conduct of the organization while preparing for the interview.  Whenever possible, questions should be tailored to the position and company.   The following questions will provide you with some ideas and get you started thinking about potential interview questions you may want to consider asking employers during the interview.

Fit for the Position

What are the most important skills and attributes a candidate needs to be successful in this position?

What are the characteristics of a successful employee in your organization?

Describe the work environment.

What are the challenging facets of the job?

What would be a typical workday in this position?

What is your management style?

What is your preferred method of communicating with your team?

What is the next step in the interviewing process?

Company Culture

How would you describe your company culture?

What is the organization structure of your department?

Who are the primary parties that you are responsible to support: shareholders, customers, employees, etc.?  How do you go about making decisions when the needs of these groups are at odds with each other?

Measures for Success

What are your expectations for new employee hires within their first 90 days on the job?  Within the first six months?

How and when will my job performance be evaluated?

What metrics are used to measure whether you are achieving your predetermined goals?

How will my success in this position be measured?

How is success measured in this department (or organization)?

The Future of the Organization

What is your vision for the organization (or department) over the next two years?  Next five years?

What current major challenges are you facing as a manager?

What is the organization’s biggest challenge currently?

What is the organization’s competitive advantage in the marketplace?

Joshua Crawford | Managing Director | Get Hired Secrets

Get Hired Secrets is Launching Careers Daily. My name is Joshua Crawford, and I am a leading authority in all things Recruiting, most things HR, and an expert in helping you Get Hired. Get Hired Secrets is about bringing you powerful, insightful, impactful resume and interview techniques so you can dominate and get the job of your dreams. Check out our trainings, tips, and tricks at www.GetHiredSecrets.com

“Interviews are a conversation not an interrogation.” -Joshua Crawford