“Stand Out in the Interview”, an article in the August 14, 2010, edition of The Dallas Morning News in Section 19A from The Associated Press credits The Creative Group of Robert Half International for the following tips for the job interview:
1. Do your prep work – Visit the organization’s website, search online for new articles and ask people in your network if they have any insight about the organization.
2. Put you best foot forward from the start – Be polite to the reception staff when you check in, and smile warmly with everyone you meet.
3. Be aware of body language - Subtle cues, such as your eye contact, facial expressions and posture will affect how hiring managers perceive you.
4. Have a good story to tell – Be prepared to provide memorable anecdotes about how you have helped solve business problems. Describe the challenge, talk about your actions and outline the results. Come with interesting questions.
5. Be yourself – A hiring manager wants to get to know a real person who he or she would be happy to see every morning at the office.
6. Stay positive- If you do not get the job, if you accept rejection graciously, you may put yourself first in line for the organization’s next opening or if someone decides not to take the offered job.
Please share with readers of this blog your experience interviewing for a job.
Thanks! Glyn
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