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How to showcase your skills and experience
How to answer common interview questions
How to make a good first impression
Make The Interview A Conversation Not An Interrogation
*By making a connection with the hiring manager, you will set yourself apart from other applicants.
*Look around the lobby or the office and if you see anything you have in common, bring it up.
*Make sure you know what you are talking about. Bringing up basketball because you see pictures of the hiring manager playing, that doesn't mean to lie and say that you play if you don't. Avoid lying about things you could potentially be embarrassed over in the future.
*Noticing both of you have young children close in age is enough to feel that common ground.
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Prepare Like A Boss
*Assuming that you have built a dynamic resume that will set you apart from the pack, then your next step is to prepare, prepare, and prepare some more.
*Overcoming anxiety, stress, and debilitating nervousness is the key to being seen as a viable candidate.
*Being as professional an...
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Research And Preparation Are Key For Achieving Success
*You must start by doing your homework. This means researching the company you are interviewing with, either google it, find a company website, note things you want to remember or recall.
*Corporate Culture is important for many reasons. Reference whatever you find out about, for example, ...
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The End Of The Interview Is Your Last Chance
*ASK QUESTIONS
*You won't seem to invested in working for this company if you have nothing to ask about.
*Writing your questions down in a small notebook that you take with you can make it easier.
*Taking notes is not a bad idea either, so take a pen as well.
*Don't overw...
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Find The Info That Will Place You Above The Other Applicants
*I must emphasize the importance of doing your homework. This is something that the majority don't even think about doing, so it can be a deciding point.
*Knowing certain facts about the company you are applying for will make you come off as detail oriented and a well prepared applicant. ...
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Prepare For Questions, But Do Not Sound Rehearsed
*When preparing, there are some questions that are a given.
*Can you tell me about yourself? This is one you need to have an answer for quickly.
*Can you describe your biggest weakness? DO NOT say that you have no weaknesses. Instead, take a short time to explain how you are overcomi...
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Finding a job in the post-pandemic era can be a complicated thing. It can also be made a lot less complicated by following a few tips and techniques from thus book.
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