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To get that coveted offer, the interview must be considered one of the
most important steps in the hiring process to create a relationship
with a potential employer. With the right preparation, qualified
candidates can gain the advantage. JillXan Donnelly, president of
CareerWomen.com advises, “Practice, practice, practice. Many questions,
such as those inquiring about your experience and qualifications,
should be expected. By creating the right storyline to anticipated
questions, your delivery will sound natural and confident. Remember, if
you are qualified, the interview is where you can win or lose the game.”
To get the job, CareerWomen.com
offers these five interviewing tips:
1. Be the qualified candidate
Know why you are qualified for the position by matching your experience
to the specific requirements of the job ahead of the interview. By
offering examples that match your qualifications to the exact position,
the interview will be a breeze for you.
2. Prepare by doing your homework
Do your homework on the company as well as the position. Get up to date
on the company’s current business issues so you can address any
questions about direction and opportunity. Develop a list of questions
prior to the interview to demonstrate your interest and curiosity about
the company.
3. Speak with confidence
This is not the time to by shy and timid. Be confident about your
professional accomplishments and talk about your results. Talk about
yourself through your previous employer’s words to give your claims
needed validation. If you have some work samples you are proud of that
are related to the position, why not show them off?
4. Act like a professional
This may seem like common sense, but you’ll be surprised how many
people forget this completely. Common courtesies will take you a long
way at setting the right professional impression. For example, dress
appropriately for the position, be sure to turn off the cell phone and
most importantly, be on time!
5. Be a good communicator
Listen and be appropriately enthusiastic. Listen to the questions
before you answer. If you interrupt, it could send a warning flag that
you are not interested. Lean forward, listen carefully and be sure to
make direct eye contact.
Additional resources to enhance professional development and advance
women’s careers can be found at CareerWomen.com
including career development tools, career and employment news,
professional associations and employment opportunities across the US
with some of the best women-friendly companies.
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Posted on February 26, 2010 1:02:17 PM PST
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