Interview Tips

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Interview Tips
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Greeting First Impression

• Arrive 10 minutes early.
• Smile and make eye contact.
• Shake hands firmly.
• Professional appearance is critical.
• Be alert, relaxed and ready to react.

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Interviewers Thoughts

• Would I want accountability for this individuals
  performance?
• Would I want to work with this person?
• Any obvious red flags with this person?
• Lacking professionalism.
• Overly nervous, lacking confidence.
• Lack of personality, likeability.

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Speak Confidently

• Being bilingual or trilingual is an advantage.
  Focus on that.
• Speak calmly, clearly, and confidently.
• Do not speak softly.
• Speak concisely. Dont ramble. Simplify dont
  complicate.

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Know What They Are Looking For

• Dont focus on your history focus on the key
  skills and the needs of the organization.
• Example Tell me about yourself ? Tell me
  about your background in a way that shows you are
  right for this position.
• Interviewers want organized, succinct answers.
  Situation - Action - Result.
• Interviewers often really arent that interested
  in the whole story.

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Self Promotion is Crucial for Success

• If you are not comfortable claiming your
  achievements, no one will know them.
• Do not focus on your responsibilities rather than
  your accomplishments .
• Responsibilities do not differentiate you from
  others, successes do.
• This is not rude or arrogant in America.
• Be proud of yourself! Youve earned it.

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Prepare Questions About the Position and the
Company

• Does not show that you are unprepared.
• Questions show interest and initiative.
• Insightful questions display your knowledge of
  the company.
• Do not ask about salary or visa sponsorship at
  this point.

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Closing the Interview

• Make one last solid impression.
• Let them know that you want the job!
• Shake hands, thank them, be positive.
• Be confident show that you believe that this is
  a beginning.
• Ask for the interviewers business card.

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After the Interview

• Within 24 hours, follow up with a value added
  response thanking them for their time.
• Dont restate your qualifications, offer them
  something unique.
• Focus on a topic discussed in the interview.
  Provide additional information on that topic.
• Correspond more than once. Show persistence and
  desire for the position.