Job Interview Tips 
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| Show What Your Know-Try to relate what you know about the company when answering questions. When discussing your career accomplishments match them to what the company is looking for.
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| During the job interview try to relax and stay as calm possible. Take a moment to regroup.Maintain eye contact with the interviewer. Listen to the entire question before you answer and pay attention - you will be embarrassed if you forget the question!
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| Follow Up - Always follow-up with a thank you note reiterating your interest in the position. If you interview with multiple people send each one a thank you note.
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| Get Ready
Make sure your interview attire is neat, tidy and appropriate for the type of firm you are interviewing with. Bring a nice portfolio with copies of your resume. Include a pen and paper for note taking.
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| Be on time for the interview. On time means five to ten minutes early. If need be, take some time to drive to the office ahead of time so you know exactly where you are going and how long it will take to get there.
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| Always dress appropriately for your job interview. No matter what the company's dress code is, job applicants should wear conservative business attire. This is not a time to dress in the latest fashion fad or to wear sexy clothing. Look professional. Tip Credibility: 5 |
| Research job interview questions and answers ahead of time. Practice your answers out loud so that you can give them smoothly, without a hitch, during the actual interview. Tip Credibility: 5 |
| Prepare thoroughly for the interview so that when you are answering questions, you can match your personal strengths to the needs of the company. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Can you answer, “How will your skills benefit the company?” Ahead of time, research the company’s mission, services, products, management style, etc. Then, using this info, prepare your answer to how your skills will help benefit the company. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Be aware that many companies use behavioral based interviewing. Questions are based on how you handled problems in the past, rather than on how you think you might handle situations in the future. Study examples of behavioral based questions to prepare. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| When a job interviewer asks you to tell about yourself, he/she is not interested in hearing about your family and hobbies. Keep your answer on track with your business skills, goals, and abilities, and what your qualifications for the job are. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Do NOT let them know you are on FaceBook or other social site where they can 'Check you out'. ;) Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Preparing for employment interviews is essential. The job interview is your possible opportunity to convince an employer that you are what they’re searching for Tip Credibility: 4 |
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