The September 6, 2009, issue of The Dallas Morning News, Parade Magazine insert has advice for a job interview titled “You Can Get A Job Now!” by Brad Dunn. The following are suggestions given in the “How to ace an interview” section:
1. Prepare, prepare, prepare. Know about the company you are interviewing and be able to discuss three examples of your accomplishments that illustrate your abilities to fill the job.
2. Keep answers short. The average American listens for 28 seconds before becoming distracted.
3. When in doubt, overdress. You never lose points by wearing formal business attire.
4. Be positive. Never say anything negative about anyone or any organization.
5. Ask for the job. Declare your interest in the job.
6. Follow up promptly. Within one or two business days send a brief thank you note to the interviewer. Add any comment that you feel that you should have made during the interview.
Please share your personal job interview experiences by leaving a comment on this blog. Thanks! Glyn
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