Improve Your Interview Skills

The biggest mistake in interviewing is not being fully prepared. Although your resume lands you the interview, it is ultimately the interview that will get you the job. Here’s how you can effectively handle the interview process:

1. Conduct Research – It’s important to be confident and prepared. Conduct research on companies of interest before applying to a job or showing up for an interview.
2. Practice Interviewing - Prepare for an interview by running through commonly asked interview questions.
3. Dress Professionally –When you are on an interview, you are marketing yourself as the best candidate for the job, so it’s important to dress professionally.
4. Make a Positive First Impression – First impressions are critical. Arrive early, give a firm handshake and make eye contact throughout the interview.
5. Go Beyond the Canned Response – Behavioral interviewing is an ever-growing interview technique. Rather than merely telling the interviewer what you would do in a situation, demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and abilities by giving specific examples from past work experiences.
6. Ask Questions – Express interest and willingness to learn about the company by asking questions and listening to details about the organization.
7. Follow Up - Reinforce to the employer that you bring value to their organization by developing a well-written thank you note..

Be Prepared
Regardless of the position, you should always dress appropriately to show the employer that you take pride in yourself and as a result you take pride in your work.

Once you have refined your personal image; make sure that your Internet appearance is just as professional. So it is important to create a professional online presence.