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careerbarn · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 5:35 pm Post subject: 5 Interview Tips That Will Help

5 Interview Tips That Will Help

The interview and how you handle yourself are some of the most important aspects of the job search. Here are five tips to help in your interview:

1. Knowledge of the company - Use the internet and contacts to find out as much as you can about the position, the company and its needs, so you can show how your background meets those needs.

2. Questions for the Employer - It is good to have your questions for the potential employer. It shows you have researched the company and have a genuine interest is the position.

3. Punctuality - ARRIVE ON TIME, if not a few minutes early. If you can't be on time for the interview how will the potential employer think you will be on time for work if hired? Allow extra time for traffic and parking. If necessary, drive to the company the day before to get an idea of where the company is located and how long it takes to get there.

4. Handshake - Use a firm handshake with the potential employer and make eye contact when you shake. This projects confidence.

5. Good Body language - Your body can send many messages without you having to say a word. You can send a good message by standing and sitting straight and by showing an interest in what the interviewer is saying.

These are just some interview tips that will help in your interview. Just try an remember that you need to put your best foot forward, you are selling yourself.

Good Luck in the Job Search
-BF-
http://www.careerbarn.com

workaholic626 · Newbie Joined: 27 May 2007 Posts: 2 Career Advice: +0/-0

Hi, My name is Todd.
I always check forums before i go to interviews, but the last time i got a tip that gave me more confidence, my neighbor who has a video store told me about www.PLEDGEX.com . He said they verify your resume and put a stamp with the verification number on it. Next time i went to one of my interviews i had my resume verified by Pledgex. My recruiter was surprised that i was already verified.

Poshmonkey · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:13 am Post subject: Interview Tips

Hi BF from Careerbarn,

I would say there are a lot of tips you could give a candidate with regard to job interviews but allow me to add a further note to your point 1) Knowledge of the company.
I would suggest you should not just research the company you are applying for but even your interviewer. I would say you can stand out from the crowd by just doing that - but obviously it's important to let your interviewer know about it during the interview (but don't overdo it!)

sweet_life · Expert Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Posts: 184 Career Advice: +0/-1

Some good and useful new job tips:

http://www.cvtips.com/tips_new_employment.html

I've had a hilarious experience at my first day at my new job by the way =))

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