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Interview Preparation
A list of the steps to take before you go to the interview
- Research the company. Look for your breakthrough
questions.*
- Research the industry. Look for your breakthrough
questions.*
- Research the person who will be interviewing you. Look
for your breakthrough questions.*
- Make a list of the skills you think someone who gets the
job will need.
- Prepare stories that demonstrate that you have those skills.
- Green flag your resume --- that means knowing what parts
of your resume make you perfect for the job.
- Red flag your resume --- that means taking a critical
look at it to see what might make the interviewer question whether you are
right for the job. Prepare to overcome those objections.
- Know exactly what points you want to make about yourself
to show that you are the person for the job.
- Prepare your answer to "Tell me about yourself" so that
it relates directly to the skills you need for the specific job you are
interviewing for.
- Prepare answers for "What are your strengths and
weaknesses?" so that you are on target for the specific job you are
interviewing for.
- Prepare your answer to "Why did you leave your last
job?" and "How long have you been unemployed?"
- Think of the questions you would ask if you were the
interviewer. Be ready for these questions.
- Have your breakthrough* through questions ready.
- Research the salary for the job.
- Prepare small talk. (Things to say in order to brake the
ice before the interview begins.)
- Know how to pronounce your interviewer's name.
- Get ready for your appearance. Sew up the lining of your
coat, polish your shoes, organize your briefcase etc.
*Breakthrough questions are the questions you can insert into the interview
at the appropriate moment to get the interviewer to do the talking. If you can
get the interviewer to enjoy talking with you, instead of it just being a
question and answer session, then you will stand out as a top candidate.
Yes, it's a lot of work, but think of it this way -- the
amount you will be paid for the hours you spend preparing will be one years
salary!
Practice makes perfect! Schedule a
coaching session with Sally
Chopping to practice your interviewing techniques.
Workshop class notes:
Interview Home
Tell me about yourself
Ask yourself these questions
General interview questions
Sales interview questions
Sales company research
Interview body language
Make a good impression
Sally Chopping
Public Speaking Coach
Pittsburgh
3019 Swansea Crescent West
Allison Park, PA 15101
Fax: 412-486-7835
Phone: 412-478-6785