...by Jimmy Sweeney
Job Interview "Secret"
Suppose you're looking for a job as the manager of a retail stationery store. Or you have your eye on a position as an executive assistant in a law firm or a sales representative for a shoe manufacturer. Whatever profession attracts you, you will enhance your chance of landing the job you want if you research the company––before the interview. Decide now to learn as much as you can about the organization. Then show up on time for the interview, prepared and eager to talk specific details.
HOW to do your research
1. Visit the company's web site for a description, purpose statement, and details about the organization and its mission. Also do a Google or Yahoo search for articles and reviews about the firm you're targeting.
2. Consult the Thomas Register of American Manufacturers or other source available at your public library.
3. Make a list of items you want to know about, including: benefits, history, advancement opportunities, financial status, leadership, community involvement, strategic plans/goals.
4. Call the human resources department of the company for which you'll be
interviewed and ask for company brochures, new employee packets, etc.
5. Consult publications such as Forbes, Fortune, Business Week, Wall Street Journal and others for their 'best of' and 'worst of' lists that provide unbiased
information about a variety of companies.
The better prepared you are the more confident you'll feel while talking with the hiring manager––and the better he or she will feel about you for having taken the time to learn about the company.
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Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of the brand new "Secret Career Document" job landing system.
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May 13, 2008
March 25, 2008
You've Landed The Job Interview! … Now What?
...by Jimmy Sweeney
Job Interview "Secret"
Congratulations, you've landed an interview for a position you'd love. You're eager to make a good impression. You hope to be offered the job. To get the result you want, be sure to ask questions––during the interview. Plan ahead. Think about what you'd like to know. Then jot down a list of questions on those topics. Here are some examples:
1. May I give you an example of something I believe I can to bring to your company if given the opportunity to fill this position?
2. What are the main qualifications you're looking for in the person you'll chose to hire?
3. When do you expect to hire a person for this job?
How To "Close" The Interview
Once the interview is over, wrap up your time with a friendly closure.
1. Express your thanks.
2. Exchange business cards.
3. Offer to provide more information, if needed.
4. Look the hiring manager in the eye and shake hands firmly.
5. Ask for the opportunity to fill this position.
6. Follow up with a written thank you note.
Be clear. Be calm. Be courteous. The more professional and prepared you are when you go into an interview, the greater your chance of achieving your goal––a job offer!
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Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of the brand new "Secret Career Document" job landing system.
Job Interview "Secret"
Congratulations, you've landed an interview for a position you'd love. You're eager to make a good impression. You hope to be offered the job. To get the result you want, be sure to ask questions––during the interview. Plan ahead. Think about what you'd like to know. Then jot down a list of questions on those topics. Here are some examples:
1. May I give you an example of something I believe I can to bring to your company if given the opportunity to fill this position?
2. What are the main qualifications you're looking for in the person you'll chose to hire?
3. When do you expect to hire a person for this job?
How To "Close" The Interview
Once the interview is over, wrap up your time with a friendly closure.
1. Express your thanks.
2. Exchange business cards.
3. Offer to provide more information, if needed.
4. Look the hiring manager in the eye and shake hands firmly.
5. Ask for the opportunity to fill this position.
6. Follow up with a written thank you note.
Be clear. Be calm. Be courteous. The more professional and prepared you are when you go into an interview, the greater your chance of achieving your goal––a job offer!
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Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of the brand new "Secret Career Document" job landing system.
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