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6 Tips to Help You in a Successful Job Interview

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Nowadays, it’s become easy to search for jobs on the internet. So, people looking to escape the high cost of living in California can search for a job in Texas, Florida, or even Idaho. And if you live in snowy New England, you can search Maui job openings to locate the perfect job in sunny Hawaii.

After submitting your resume and getting accepted, then comes the job interview. Unfortunately, before you can get that perfect job there is one more hurdle… the job interview.  But, there is a lot of competition among the others who are also interviewing for that same job. Here are some tips that you can use to have a successful job interview.

Do Your Research:

Make sure to do some research about the company you are interviewing with. If you know about things like their mission and products, it can help show your determination. It allows you to give well-informed and relevant answers to their questions.

When your employer asks you a question about why you want to work at the company, you should tailor your answer according to their goals and objectives. Remember, whenever you are trying to sell anything (including yourself) you need to present it to the customer (or interviewer) as “WIIFM” (What’s in it for me) with the “me” being the company in this case.

For example, if you are good at marketing you could show them how hiring you will help their bottom line.

Practice, Practice, Practice:

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How to Appear Highly Professional in an Interview

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There’s nothing more important in an interview than showing an employer that you are competent in a professional environment. According to economists that study employment issues, such as Warren Mosler, many employers are reluctant to take people who have been unemployed for a long time, which is partly due to the fact that there isn’t enough evidence that the prospective employee is fit for the professional working world. That’s why doing your best to demonstrate your professionalism can help your job interview efforts significantly. Here are some tips to help you achieve just that.

Practice Rigorously

Try to find some relevant frequently asked questions and practice your answers in the mirror. You should get to the stage where you appear calm, clear, and brief with your answers. It’s okay to stutter, but if you try to speak slowly you will find you come across as more confident and more professional.

 

Do a Lot of Research

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Job Hunting Anxiety? 4 Tips for Nailing Your Next Interview

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A job interview is one of the most stressful experiences that you can have, especially if you’re not fully prepared for it. If you want a better chance of nailing your next interview and landing a decent job, consider these four tips.

Research Your Potential Employer

Whether you’ve been interviewing with staffing services, a part-time job or you’re a candidate for your dream job, you will want to research every potential employer who calls you for an interview. It shows that you have an interest in their company, and that you have an attention for detail that will prove to be beneficial for any employer.

Come up with Good Selling Points

The whole point of a job interview is to see if you’re a good fit for the job in question, so you have to sell yourself. Before you go in for your interview, come up with three or four selling points for yourself. These should be reasons why this particular company should want to hire you. What those points are will be determined by what the company really wants in an employee, so decide which of your strengths will be most beneficial for an employer and highlight those during your interview. [Read more…] about Job Hunting Anxiety? 4 Tips for Nailing Your Next Interview

Eat Your Way Into the Job: 5 Dining Tips for a Lunch Interview

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A lunch interview might be a bit out of the ordinary for you, but it’s the way many employers are choosing to conduct job interviews. If you have been invited to a lunch interview, you might have some concerns about how to present yourself.  Some of these tips may sound exactly like what your mother told you growing up, But these are also great dining tips for a lunch interview.

Order an Appropriate Dish

You want to be mindful of what you order. If you order something that is too messy, such as a sloppy joe at a sandwich shop, spaghetti at Olive Garden, or ribs at a barbeque restaurant, you might end up with sauce on your shirt or worse in your lap. Also, should the interviewer be buying, you don’t want to order anything that’s too expensive, like a steak. A good strategy is to ask what the interviewer plans to get, and then make sure you order a dish of comparable value. And don’t order a humongous portion so you come across as greedy or gluttonous. Eat a light meal so you don’t feel weighted down or bloated. Remember this is an interview first and a meal second.

Use Your Napkin and Utensils Correctly

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Getting Your Dream Job: Nailing the Interview

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Acing your interview can help you land the job of your dreams. If you’re scheduled for an interview, you’ll want to make all the necessary preparations and gain the knowledge that will increase your chances of getting hired. These tips can help you nail your interview and secure your dream job.

Do Your Homework

In addition to knowing everything that’s involved in the position for which you’re applying, learning some other important details can help you establish a better rapport with the interviewer. You’ll likely impress the hiring manager if you know about the company’s history and vision. You can also talk about certain improvements the company has made that you’re aware of and how these improvements have helped with customer approval ratings. These speaking points let your potential employer know that you really are interested in joining the team.

Building Rapport with the Interviewer

Tony Robbins says “Rapport is that spark that happens between people” unfortunately most people have difficulty developing rapport with anyone who is different than themselves. The key to success is to be able to develop rapport with other people. Rapport is created by a feeling of “commonality” i.e. having something in common. And interestingly according to Robbins “Style is more important than substance initially” so in those first few seconds of an interview you need to really work on commonality in your actions. You can have lots of substance and no style and no one will ever get to “see your stuff” because you haven’t developed that rapport. Watch this video to see how to build rapport.

Tony Robbins Building Rapport

Stay Calm

Job interviews can be stressful situations, but it’s important to try to remain calm while being questioned. Doing some practice interviews beforehand with friends, family or mentors can help you prepare yourself for the big day. It might even be a good idea to do some yoga or meditation the day of your interview to put your body and mind into a more relaxed and focused state. The Balance Careers also notes the importance of body language and how you should sit with your back straight and your arms uncrossed to avoid looking nervous, defensive or disengaged during the interview itself.

Believe in Yourself

Nerves and a little anxiety about the interview is common and natural. Your interviewers have your future in their hands. One decision can mean a new start and many opportunities or disappointment and maybe even some discouragement when looking to the future. However, there are little things you can do to boost your confidence and lessen your nervousness. Shortly before your meeting, find a quiet corner and hold a power pose for a few minutes. Standing in a confident way can help you feel the confidence of the pose and believe in yourself a little more.

According to Dr. Cuddy in the video above two of the best predictors of success in an interview are genuine enthusiasm and lack of awkwardness.

Be Yourself

If you pretend to be someone you’re not during your interview or misrepresent yourself on your resume, the hiring manager may detect your insincerity and be less inclined to offer you the job. Obviously, you’ll want to remain professional, but you shouldn’t be afraid to show some of the best sides of your personality to make a great impression. Sharing some personal stories that relate to the job can definitely work to your advantage.

It’s also important to be honest throughout your interview and on your resume, especially when it comes to your work experience and certifications. Unlike Frank Abignale, Jr. who was portrayed in the movie “Catch Me If You Can” it is much more difficult to pretend to be a Doctor (or other Medical Professional) today. Many industries have access to nationwide databases, like medproid.com for the medical industry, to double check your qualifications. For example, if you apply for a job at a hospital as a nurse and lie about your certification and licensing, the hospital can access a real time HCP license validation service and discover that you’re not who you say you are. In this case, you won’t be given the job and may even face consequences because of it. 10 People Who Pretended To Be Doctors

The job interview is your gateway to the career of your dreams, so you’ll want to do everything possible to achieve success. By doing well on your interview, you’ll likely find yourself starting your first day of work in no time.

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Dress to Impress: 4 Tips to Leaving a Good Impression in a Job Interview

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As the old saying goes “You never get a second chance to make a good first impression”. You may be one of the most well-qualified individuals in your field, but you may still struggle to find a new position if you don’t make a good impression at the personal interview. Even when you have great credentials, your presence and demeanor during the interview process may be deciding factors that can work in your favor or against you in different ways. Someone who is equally well-qualified and who has a better demeanor may win the job. If you want to put your best foot forward in your future job interviews, pay attention to how you look.

Choose Professional Attire

A great idea is to invest in a quality interview outfit rather than trying to pull something together out of your existing apparel. Because some companies require you to attend multiple interviews, it may even be smart to have a few new outfits from somewhere like Be.Bespoke to choose from. Men should ideally wear a suit with a jacket to make a good impression. Women should wear a pantsuit or even a long skirt with a button-down blouse. Darker colors paired with a lighter-colored shirt or blouse are smart, traditional options.

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Ensure Your Clothing Fits Properly

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Preparing for a Healthcare Job Interview

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Healthcare Job InterviewLooking for your first healthcare job is an exciting journey that may have a few bumps along the way. Although preparing and submitting a sleek resume is the first step of the process, the in-person interview may be the most important part. Good preparation, including reflecting on your experiences and learning more about the job, can transform you into an exceptional candidate. If you aren’t sure what you might need to prepare for in your interview, take a look at these ideas.

Prepare to Talk About Your Experiences

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5 Things Employers Wish You Knew Before Applying For a Job

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interview-ID-10066417Some maintain there has never been a wider gulf between employers and job candidates than there is right now. While this is debatable, there can be no doubt job hunting in the 21st century bears little to no resemblance to the job hunts of the previous century. The potential for misunderstanding between manager and future employee is high, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some things employers would like their candidates to know.

Honesty is Still the Best Policy

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The 7 “P’s” Job Interview Tips

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The hardest part of getting any job is the application and interview process. This is the part where you have to show that you are better than the dozens or even hundreds of other applicants. At this stage it is essential to illustrate your particular skills, show the qualifications you have and the industry training courses you may have taken. This is not a time to be modest.

Once you get an interview you know that on paper the company is interested. But of course you need to show in person that you are someone who they can rely on and get on with too. You should relax as much as you can and try and be yourself – well your professional self anyway. So here are 7 tips to help:

“P” #1: Be Prepared

Interview TipsAlways prepare properly, don’t just turn up on the day of the interview and expect that you will be able to answer everything without any preparation. Go online and research the company that you have an interview for and you will be prepared to answer various things on what the company does.

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Job Hunting Today: Nailing the Video Interview

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Location was an integral element in finding and securing jobs. Whether a need to travel for an interview or relocate for a new position, one’s geography mattered. However, given today’s technological innovation and tools, a workforce can be managed remotely, and initial interviews may be conducted across state lines or oceans.

Video InterviewA proactive candidate searches for local, national and (even) international opportunity; a number of owners are willing to (in the least) conduct video interviews searching for potential in-house or remote workers. It’s only a matter of time before an experienced and valuable candidate secures a video interview; here’s how to do it successfully.

Dress for Success

Distance and video technology does not dismiss the formality of the business-related event. Dress as you would for an in-person interview, men wearing a tie and women in a dress or pants suit. In some cases, an interviewer may propose an informal interaction, but allow them to decide such logistics.

Use Notes

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