Successful Career and Interview Tips
With today’s economy many of us may be faced with an unexpected lay off. One thing you don’t want to do is panic. Here are some career and interview tips that will help you be prepared regardless of your employment status.
1. Make sure your dressed appropriate:
If you are going on an interview or in your current position you want to make a good impression.
2. Spend time to develop a resume that demonstrates the impact of your accomplishments:
Have someone else review it for spelling and grammatical errors.
3. Bring extra pens and necessary information to complete the application:
Having 3 pens just in case is a great strategy; bring your list of references too.
4. Make sure you take your time completing the application write neatly it represents you
Your penmanship says something about your attention to detail
5. Bring a list of references with detailed information phone numbers, address etc
You want to ensure you have everything you need to fully complete the application
6. Make sure you complete the entire application don’t put see resume
Don’t be lazy, remember you want to make a good first impression
7. Make sure your greeting on your voice mails for home and cell are professional
Don’t allow an unprofessional message disqualify you from your next job
8. Make sure you have a pleasant attitude no matter your circumstances
A smile will work wonders. When you smile others return it, try it and see
9. Write down questions to ask during the interview
Thoughtful questions prepared in advance say that you are interested in the job
10. Prepare yourself with the appropriate answers to the top 10 questions
Practice makes perfect. Having a mock interview can make all the difference.
11. Have good eye contact
This shows confidence and a degree of interest in the interviewer
12. Be patient many employers will not follow up immediately
Be sure to obtain the business card of everyone who you speak with so you can follow up
Ask the interviewer for the time frame for them to make a decision on the hiring of this position
Sending an email or giving a phone call a week after the time they said they would make a decision shows that you are interested and if they have made an offer to someone else and that person declined guess who will be in the top of the interviewer’s mind.
Practice these tips and you will be at a great advantage the next time you go for an interview. Rita and Harry wish you the greatest success in your next interview. Please feel free to share your experiences with us in the comments below, we enjoy hearing from you.
