A strong
resume and cover letter will get you an
interview,
but only a strong interview will land you
a job. Please browse our informative interview
section to learn how to prepare for an
interview,
answer common interview questions, establish
rapport with the interviewer,
and ultimately get the job.
Interview
Types
Learn more about the Screening, Informational,
Directive, Meandering, Stress, Behavioral,
Audition, Group, Tag-Team, Mealtime,
and Follow-up Interviews.
Standard
Questions
While standard questions might seem
easy, it can be difficult to differentiate
your responses from that of other applicants.
Read good and bad responses to the most
common questions.
Difficult
Questions
What are your weaknesses? Where do you
see yourself in ten years? What do you
look for in a boss? Prepare by reading
these helpful tips.
Establishing
Rapport
From body language to mimicry, learn
about a few psychological principles
that could help make your interviewer
like you.
Difficult
Situations
Laid off? Out of work for more than
three months? Lack experience? Discover
how to maintain a clear and positive
sense of direction and potential.
Know
Yourself
The exercises in this article
will provide you with the self-knowledge
you need to answer interview questions.
Spin
Yourself
Learn how to present your experience
in the most positive way possible. Market
yourself using these simple exercises
as guides.
Know
the Employer
Just as you must know yourself, so too
must you know your prospective employer.
The information you gather will help
you anticipate company goals and culture
and tailor your responses appropriately.
Illegal
Questions
When did you graduate high school? Are
you planning to have children? Learn
how to respond to illegal questions
without embarrassing your interviewer
and losing the job.
Language
Barriers
For candidates whose primary language
is not English, interviewing can be
intimidating and requires special preparation.
Negotiating
Terms
Brush up on negotiation strategy by
knowing what your worth, setting clear
goals, knowing your walk-away price,
and being fair to your employer.
Thank
You Notes
While companies differ in their expectation
of a thank you note, some interviewers
take offense at the absence of a note.
Horror
Stories
Have your interviewers burst into laughter
at your most formidable challenge? Take
comfort from these stories gleaned from
the collective experience that is interviewing.