Interview Preparation - 3 Simple Steps to
Prepare for Your Next Job Interview
The three most important things to prepare for your next job interview are to do your research, make a portfolio, and create a success story. Preparation and practice will make you feel completely confident during your meeting with your interviewer. Because "you only get one chance to make a good first impression", being prepared will make you look good, feel confident, and your interviewer will be genuinely impressed.
Do your Research. Using the Internet, visit the company's website. Carefully read the information on the site. Companies are proud of their websites and your interviewer will be impressed that you took the time to read this information. In addition, look up job descriptions for various positions in the company. See what kind of management structure the company employs. If you don't have Internet access at home, your local library should offer free public Internet access.
Make a Portfolio. Create a folder or portfolio containing extra copies of your résumé and references. Write down your interviewer's name and phone number. Keep your interviewer's business card on hand. Bring a notebook to take notes during the interview and a pen that writes. Print a copy of the job description and any other interesting information about the company from their website.
Create a Success Story. Think of a situation or project that you worked on that you feel good about and that you know inside and out. What made that project a success? What specifically did you do to contribute to that success? Keep a couple of these "success stories" under your belt because you can use them to answer some of the trickiest interview questions. Whether they are work stories or academic achievements, remember, a good story is much more interesting than a bullet-pointed list of job skills.
Interviewing can be a stressful process, but not anymore because you are prepared. Do your research and learn as much as you can about the company. Make a portfolio of important papers and information that you will need for the interview. And, most importantly, create a success story that highlights your achievements. Feeling prepared for your next job interview means that you are ready for anything they can throw at you, you're calm and relaxed, and you are looking forward for your big chance to shine.
Don Georgevich helps hundreds of job seekers as a Job Interview Coach. He prepares job seekers for job interviews by teaching them how to answer job interview questions in his book, The Complete Interview Answer Guide. He has put together a free 7-part e-course, "Mastering the Art of the Interview." You can visit jobinterviewtools.com to get your free course.
The three most important things to prepare for your next job interview are to do your research, make a portfolio, and create a success story. Preparation and practice will make you feel completely confident during your meeting with your interviewer. Because "you only get one chance to make a good first impression", being prepared will make you look good, feel confident, and your interviewer will be genuinely impressed.
Do your Research. Using the Internet, visit the company's website. Carefully read the information on the site. Companies are proud of their websites and your interviewer will be impressed that you took the time to read this information. In addition, look up job descriptions for various positions in the company. See what kind of management structure the company employs. If you don't have Internet access at home, your local library should offer free public Internet access.
Make a Portfolio. Create a folder or portfolio containing extra copies of your résumé and references. Write down your interviewer's name and phone number. Keep your interviewer's business card on hand. Bring a notebook to take notes during the interview and a pen that writes. Print a copy of the job description and any other interesting information about the company from their website.
Create a Success Story. Think of a situation or project that you worked on that you feel good about and that you know inside and out. What made that project a success? What specifically did you do to contribute to that success? Keep a couple of these "success stories" under your belt because you can use them to answer some of the trickiest interview questions. Whether they are work stories or academic achievements, remember, a good story is much more interesting than a bullet-pointed list of job skills.
Interviewing can be a stressful process, but not anymore because you are prepared. Do your research and learn as much as you can about the company. Make a portfolio of important papers and information that you will need for the interview. And, most importantly, create a success story that highlights your achievements. Feeling prepared for your next job interview means that you are ready for anything they can throw at you, you're calm and relaxed, and you are looking forward for your big chance to shine.
Don Georgevich helps hundreds of job seekers as a Job Interview Coach. He prepares job seekers for job interviews by teaching them how to answer job interview questions in his book, The Complete Interview Answer Guide. He has put together a free 7-part e-course, "Mastering the Art of the Interview." You can visit jobinterviewtools.com to get your free course.
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