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Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This

on: November 13, 2007, 12:28 PM So months back, there was a discussion here on why peopledon't get employedand I was part of the contributors then. I wish I could see thethread once again.There is something that touched me and that is the fact thatmost people thatattends Job Interviews don't know the right way to go about it.

The conclusion then is that most people are UNEMPLOYABLE!

Well, that is a problem but there must be a solution to that. Doyou know the rulesof Job Interviews? Read the article below and you will seesomething you areexpected to do and not to do

Dos and Don'ts of Job Interviews

Are you in the process of trying to get a new job? If you havealready applied for a few jobs, there is a good chance that you

may end up having an interview scheduled soon, if you dontalready have one arranged. As you likely already know, a jobinterview is often the deciding factor in whether or not you gethired. That is why it is important that your interviews go offwithout a hitch. To ensure that they do, you may want tofamiliarize yourself with the most common job interview dos anddonts, some of which are outlined below.
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One thing that you will want to do is prepare for your interview.There are too many individuals who mistakenly believe that allinterviews are the same. This is actually something that you donot want to do. Yes, many interviews are similar in nature, butthey are not all the same. In all honesty, it depends on the jobthat you are being interviewed for and the employer in question.Instead of assuming that your job interview will be justlike the last one, you are advised to expect somethingdifferent, to help keep you on your toes.

Another thing that you will want to do is practice for yourinterview. As it was previously mentioned, many job interviewsare similar in nature, despite being a little bit different. They areoften similar based on some of the basic questions that are

asked. For instance, some of those questions may be centeredon your professional goals, your need to succeed, and so on. Nomatter how prepared you are for these questions, they can bedifficult to answer in the moment. That is why you do want toprepare for your interview by doing a few practice runs,

preferably with a friend or a relative.

As stated above, during the interview process, you will be askeda number of questions. These questions are what enables anemployer to gain insight into you, your life, and your work

habits. When responding to questions that you are askedor even when just making conversation, it is advised thatyou keep everything professional in nature. What you donot want to do is divulge too much information about yourpersonal life. For instance, employers do not need to know howold you are or if you have any children. Also, do not badmouthany of your previous employers or bosses, as this will tend tomake you look bad yourself.

When going for a job interview, it is important that you areproperly dressed. What you do not want to do is wear jeans,

sweatpants, or clothing that is too revealing. To increase yourchances of getting a job, you want to look professional for yourjob interview. This not only includes your clothing, but yourappearance as well. If you need to put on makeup or get a haircut, go ahead and do so. When looking to hire a new employee,many employers want someone who can represent the companyin a positive matter. That is why it is important that you do


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place at least a little bit of focus on your appearance.

Since the interview process is what is often the deciding factor inwhether or not you are hired, you will want to make sure thatyour interview is one that is memorable, and in a good way. Todo that, you will want to keep the above mentioned job interviewdos and donts in mind.

For more tips, visit: http://www.careerboostingtips.com

bolaoni(m)

Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #1 on: November 14, 2007, 02:46 PM

This is another useful Interview tips for all

Have you recently landed a job interview, from one of the joblistings that you applied to? If you have, when is your interviewscheduled? If your interview is scheduled to take place in a fewdays or even in a few hours, are you prepared for it? What youmay not know is that most job applicants arent. To make surethat you are prepared for your interview, you will want tocontinue reading on.

When it comes to hiring an applicant, there are many

interviewers who do place a large focus on personal appearance.This focus on personal appearance doesnt just focus on beauty,but hygiene as well. Employers want to hire workers who willgive their business a good public perception. That is why it isimportant that you give that good perception, especially in aninterview. When attending a job interview, you will want tomake sure that you are professionally dressed, either in a pantsuit or a dress. Make sure that your hair is well kept as well. Infact, you may want to think about buying a new outfit or gettingyour hair done before your interview is scheduled to take place.

Before your interview, you may also want to make a trip to thestore to purchase some needed supplies, if you dont alreadyown them. These supplies may include a notebook, writingutensils, and a thank you note. As for the notebook and a writingutensil, you may want to take notes during your interview. If
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you applied to more than one job listing, you may have multipleinterviews scheduled. Taking notes during your interviews willhelp you keep all of them straight. Also, taking notes during ajob interview makes you look as if you are more interested in thejob. It is also shows a side of you that says I am professionaland always prepared.

As for the thank you note, which was mentioned above, you willwant to send a thank you note to your interviewer. A thank younote may also help to create a good, positive impression ofyourself. With thank you notes, many have intentions of sendingthem, but not everyone ends up doing so. Having a standardthank you note already filled out and ready to go is ideal. Infact, you may also want to drop it off at the post off right afteryour interview has been completed. Of course, make sure that

you dont drop it off beforehand. Should the mail be deliveredearly or your interview needs to be rescheduled, you may beembarrassed with the early delivery of a thank you note, for aninterview that never even occurred yet.

As you likely already know, job interviews are where hiringemployers are able to learn as much as they can about you. Thisis often done by asking a series of questions. The questions thatyou are asked during a job interview will tend to vary, but mostare likely focused around your goals and your work ethics. For

instance, you may be asked to describe you strengths and yourweaknesses, your goals in life, your desire to move up thecorporate ladder and such. Even if these questions are expectedto be asked, it can be nerve-wracking when they are actuallyasked. That is why you may want to do a number of practiceinterviews. These practice interviews work best with anotherperson, like a family member or a friend, but you can also dothem by yourself, like in front of a mirror. Practicing yourresponses before a job interview is one of the best ways to makesure that your answers come out exactly the way that youwanted them to.

The above mentioned preparation tips are just a few of the manythat you may find useful, when it comes to preparing for a jobinterview. If you are hoping to schedule multiple interviews, youmay want to invest in resource guides that focus on successfullymastering the interview process, as that interview process isoften the deciding factor in whether or not you get hired.


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Source:Preparing For Job Interviews

Tammy o! Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #2 on: November 14, 2007, 11:08 PM

you two are simply the best.many thanks for the info!

Jezgirl (f) Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #3 on: November 14, 2007, 11:51 PM

Jus exactly wot i needed especially the note takin durin dinterview, i've got an interview comin up with GlaxoSmithKlineand as @ this moment, i'm still nervous, altough i stil ave 2weeks before d interview so i'll get d chance 2 practice.Fanks alot @ d poster.

bolaoni(m)

Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #4 on: November 15, 2007, 01:00 AM

@Tammy O, just one poster: bolaoni

@Jezgirl, all the best. Just GO for it with your all and successshall be yours.I am awaiting your testimony soon.

REZIGIRL(f)


bolaoni u just too much. This is really good. Do u knw I had aninterview just last week and I actually was taking some notes

down when I asked the panel some questions, little did I knwthat wht I was doing is actually professional.I love this piece, I just hope every job seeker reads through thisarticle.Thanks brother. Keep it up.
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bolaoni(m)


@REZIGIRL,

Just doing my bit to contribute to other's lives o.

If you know those that the piece will benefit, just click on thesend button at the bottom of the thread and send it to them. Youare doing them a lot of good by doing so

I am still making my research and will post more tips here.

All the best Ma'am

Swordsman Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #7 on: November 15, 2007, 12:00 PM

You can add these as well to your reminders. I wish us all the

best.

Success at Interviews

Questions to have thought about prior to interview stage

What do you know about the position?

What department/ group is it in?

Who will you be working for?

What does the position entail/ what duties are involved?

What skills are needed?

What are the main objectives of this role?

Who will be your customers? What do they need?
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Why are you interested?

Can you utilise your skills?

Do they offer the career progression you desire?

Do they offer a team environment?

Can you get fully involved/ take on responsibility?

Why do you think you could do the job?

Do you have the correct typing speed?

Do you have the correct computer packages?

Do you have previous experience?

Have you got the right attitude/ are you enthusiastic enough?

What qualities can you bring to the role?

Good examples of characteristics:- Well organised, team

player, works well to deadlines, can perform under pressure,

enjoy a challenge, highly motivated, patient, flexible attitude,

confident, enthusiastic, hardworking, good communicator!

Good examples of skills: Advanced on PowerPoint/ Word/

Excel etc. A strong background in maintaining databases.

Have supported large teams of up to 30 people. Has

experience of undertaking project work.

Try to think of three qualities that relate to the role/ company

and ALWAYS think of examples of where/ when you have used

these skills i.e. In my current role, it is essential that I

produce the weekly report by Friday afternoon, therefore, I am

used to working to strict deadlines.


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What do you know about the company?

How long has it been established?

How many employees does it have?

Is the company expanding?

Who are the companys competitors?

What does the company do/ what is its principal business

activity?

What is the companys mission statement?

Good questions to ask at the interview

What type of person would best fit the role?

Why has the vacancy arisen?

Is the company expanding?

Is there room for promotion/ progression?

What type of person would fit into your organisation/

department?

Who else would I be working for/ with?

How many people are in the department?

What will my typical day entail?

What responsibilities would I have?

Is there the opportunity to use my initiative?

Popular questions asked at interview


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Tell me about yourself.

Ask the interviewer what they would like you to cover.

Educational achievements?

Software experience?

What are your strengths?

Again, think of your three main skills and ALWAYS give

examples of where/ when you

have used them.

What are your weaknesses?

Study the job specification and company profile and decide on

a weakness that is not essential to the role/ company. Good

examples:

The job spec states that there will be an occasional amount of

audio typing. Your response: Having read the job

specification, I understand that I will undertake an amount of

audio typing. I havent used audio on a regular basis but I am

a quick learner and more than happy to develop this skill.

You will be working for a team of twenty people. Your

response: Ive not actually worked for a team as large as this

but I am confident that I have the right organisational skills to

make a success of this role.

The company is a management consultancy. Your response: I

havent actually worked for a management consultancy before

but I am confident that I can make a success of this role as I

have good experience within customer-focussed roles and

strong communication skills at all levels.


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You are therefore letting the client know that you have read

and understood the requirements of the company/ role, have

related your experience to these requirements, have the

confidence and ability to be successful and are more than

willing to make a go of it! The client will forget there was

ever a weakness in the first place!

What do you know about the job?

Relay to the client that you understand what will be involved in

a typical day to include

software used, who you will be supporting, what probable

deadlines you will have to

meet, along with the characteristics you will need (calm under

pressure etc.).

Why are you interested in this position?

Good examples:

*Will be able to fully utilise my software experience.

Working for a larger organisation/ team.

*Taking on more responsibility.

*A busier, more involved role.

*Chances to use ones own initiative.

Why are you leaving your current position?

Because you want to secure the above opportunities.

How do you feel about working overtime?


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State that youre committed to completing the task in hand

and therefore understand that

this cannot always be done within standard office hours. Give

examples of where you

have willingly undertaken overtime in the past.

If I were to approach your boss/ colleague, what would

s/he say about you?

Good examples:

Easy to get along with.

Willing to muck in.

Reliable.

Cheerful to be around.

Gets the job done!

What would you be most remembered for in your last

job?

Use any of the above examples or relay a significant

achievement during your time with

the company.

I secured a contract worth x, which enabled a new support

team to be established.

What special achievements have you had in your current

role?

Have you set up new systems, developed a more efficient filing

system, trained a new

employee or successfully completed training courses? Try and

relate your answers to the


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role that you are applying for.

What special achievements did you obtain in school/outside

work? How have these helped you in a working environment?

Were you a successful member of an organisation (Queens

Scout/ Army Cadet)? What

sporting achievements have you had? Charity/ volunteer

involvement? Evening classes?

Why should we employ you?

Another way of asking for your strengths/ qualities.

Give me ten words that best describe your personality?

You should know these by now!

Where do you see yourself in five years time? What are

your aims for the future?

As before, more responsibility . . . . . . . . . . etc.

What do you know about the company?

Again, you should research this before the interview.

Why do you want to join this company?

Are they progressive, forward-thinking, expanding?

If you turned the clock back, what would you do

differently in your career?

Try and be positive about what you have achieved so far.


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Have a purpose/ reason for why

you have done things.

What made you choose those particular GCSE/ A Level/ Degree

subjects?

Why did you decide not to go into further education?

Were you ready to tackle the working environment? Keen to

step onto the career ladder?

Able to secure an opportunity that lead to in-house study?

What is the hardest thing that someone has asked you to do?

Have you worked alone on a big project? Organised a big

event from scratch? Stood in

for a more senior member of staff? Trained a new employee?

Met with clients alone?

What is the biggest decision you have made?

To return to university? To relocate for a new job? To move

to a new company?

What challenges you? What motivates you?

Responsibility? Opportunity to use own initiative? Busy, hectic

environment? Own

projects? Working to deadlines? Achieving targets?

What type of people do you work best with?

What book/ newspaper are you reading at the moment and


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why?

What do you have to have in the office to operate effectively?

What couldnt you operate without in the office? What do you

expect from your employers? What do you expect to achieve

within this role? What training would you expect?

Situational Questions

What would you do if .?

How would you react if .?

Give an example of where you have experienced a stressful

situation in the workplace.

How did you handle that stress/ what steps did you take to

resolve the situation? How

could you minimise this risk for the future? What did you learn

from this experience?

Give an example of when you have had to perform within strict

deadlines? How did you

perform? What did you learn from this experience?

You are in the office on your own. There is nobody to contact

and the computer system crashes. Clients are urgently waiting

for a proposal. What do you do?


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NOTE: You must think about the type of situations they may

ask you about. It would normally be something relevant to the

position:-

Dealing with managerial staff.

Dealing with subordinates.

Handling customer queries or complaints.

A situation where you need to utilise your communication skills

and common sense.

Dressing forinterview

Please take into consideration the following points when

dressing for interview:-

Wear a dark business suit - black, grey or navy

Skirt suits are preferable

An ironed, business shirt is preferable to a Lycra top!

Do not have bare legs - wear tights or stockings

Wear clean, polished, dark coloured corporate looking shoes

Keep jewellery to a minimum - less is more!

Keep make up on the conservative side

Chewing gum is a definite no-no!

Make sure that your mobile phone is switched off during your

interview


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Remember, the average interview lasts between 30 minutes to

1 hour not very long in the realm of life! Why miss out on

that new job that will offer you better prospects/ more money/

more responsibility due to nerves! As long as youve prepared

for your interview, you should concentrate on selling

yourself! Ask yourself, Why should they recruit me? If you

dont know, then you havent prepared yourself properly! Go

get that job!

Always arrive ten minutes early for an interview.

Always allow yourself enough time for the interview - if you

are rushed and stressed, your best attributes will not be on

show!

Call your consultant as soon as the interview has finished - she

will want feedback to give to the client.

Reasons why candidates are most rejected forjobs:

They did not show enthusiasmThey did not understand the job fullyThey did not know enough about the companyThey did not give examples of when they had workedunder pressure or how they prioritised their timeThey were not consistent enough in their answers (thisusually happens when two interviews have taken placeand the candidate has attended two separate interviews)The candidate came across very well at first interviewbut not as well on their second meeting (a common


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misconception when the candidate feels that the job istheirs after the first interview)The candidate was too nervousPresentation was not adequate

Alx (m) Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #8 on: November 15, 2007, 01:39 PM

you have done a great job this are simply tips most of us goingfor interview don't know, the lord is your muscles, keep up thegood work. God bless u. [img][/img]

shescute4(f)


@bolaoni & swordsman,thank you. u've both been of immensehelp.God bless u.

bolaoni(m)


shescute,

Thanks a bunch. Hoping the tips will do you a lot of good. Printthem if you have to and share with numerous others that thetips will be helpful to

Tammy o! Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #11 on: November 16, 2007, 05:59 AM

bolaoni, i think your advice is good.just printed out all this stuff

bolaoni(m)


Tammy o, just study them intently and let them be a part of you.Keep coming back to this
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thread because I will be sharing some great tips as I get them.

All the best to you and all the numerous job seekers

same410(m)


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obyann (f) Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #14 on: November 16, 2007, 03:45 PM

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Sandscape(m)


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bolaoni(m)


@same,

Great gesture there. That is so wonderful of you. I hope a lot ofpeople will take advantage of it

I have visited your blog and it is GREAT.

Let's keep contributing our quota to the development of ourpeople.

You can check these new posts out:

Four Interviewing Mistakes To Avoid

The Top 10 Tips for a Successful Job Interview

More Great tips are still coming on this thread. This will be theofficial job interviews thread.Refer this thread to your friends because if everyone put into useall the great tips that have been shared here, then SUCCESS isdefinitely sure.

Keep on keeping on guys

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Another great job interview tips here:

Three Qualities To Captivate Interviewers

This is about a young guy that went to his uncle to get advice onhow he canthe job he desired. This is an excerpt of the Uncle's advice tohim:

If you do nothing else, his uncle said, concentrate of makingthese three points during your interviews:

* First, demonstrate an understanding of the companyscompetitors and why the company should focus on its customers.

* Second, be ready to explain why employees need to worktogether to complete jobs and provide examples of when youvesuccessfully worked in teams.

* Third, show when youve been creative at work, personallytaken responsibility for and owned a problem and quicklycompleted tasks.
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Job candidates in general can benefit from this advice. Tosucceed with interviewers, you must exhibit business behaviorsthat show youre focused on the customer, can be an effectiveteam player and will perform tasks and assignments efficientlyand independently. The following tips can help you adopt theseconcepts and become more effective during job interviews.

1. Focus on customer value.

Employees who understand the dynamics affecting customersand the marketplace focus on important goals when doing theirjobs. By never losing sight of the customer while showing thatyou know your companys niche, your career will benefit and

your organization will reap rewards.

2. Be an effective team player.

To impress hiring managers, use your network of contacts tolearn about the importance of teamwork at prospectiveemployers. To borrow from the film and Broadway play, SixDegrees of Separation, youre never more than six people awayfrom someone you want to contact. Try out this premise andyoull learn that its true. Also think about when youve worked

on a team to improve business results and be prepared to tellinterviewers about the value you and your team provided.

3. Show you can work creatively and independently.

When interviewing potential employees, company managersassess their ability to take ownership of problems, thinkcreatively and perform jobs quickly. Functional skills areimportant but in todays market, its creativity and speed thatcounts, says Ms. Simmermacher.

During interviews, many employers also try to determine ifcandidates are creative and could solve problems independently.Tony Salvaggio, president of Computer Aid Inc., a business andtechnology consulting firm in Allentown, Pa., says the companyknew that finding employees with these capabilities was criticalwhen it was founded 16 years ago.


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We can provide all the training and coaching necessary, but itboils down to people understanding what they have to do andthen doing it well, he says.

To convey your creative abilities, focus on interestingaccomplishments during your career and how they supported acompanys goals. Managers are more likely to hire candidateswho are creative and get things done quickly than those whoonly discuss their functional skills.

This is just an excerpt of the key points in this article. Detailedpost is at the link below:

http://www.careerboostingtips.com/three-qualities-to-captivate-interviewers/

Watch out for more important tips in days to come. Rememberto print this articles andSTUDY THEM.

Love you

bolaoni(m)


I just posted this on my blog @ naijamotivation.com and decidedto sharewith you. I don't know what position you are in now, but thiswords will upliftyour soul and give you the courage to trudge on.

It is well

Don't Quit

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,When funds are low and the debts are high,And you want to smile but you have to sigh,When care is pressing you down a bit,
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Rest if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,As every one of us sometimes learns,And many a failure turns about,When he might have won if he'd stuck it out.Don't give up, though the pace seems slow -You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer thanIt seems to a faint and faltering man;Often the struggler has given upWhen he might have captured the victor's cup,And he learned too late, when the night slipped down,How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out -The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,And you never can tell how close you are -It may be near when it seems afar;So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit -It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit.

Author Unknown

Will be posting more great tips later.

Cheers

diyobdw(f)


well done

bolaoni(m)


Hey!

Madam, how you dey? long time no hear. Thought you havedisappeared from Nairaland.


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How dey go now?

Just to let you know, MindJuice is looking WONDERFUL!

I've told you before, you are a GEM.

Getting in touch with you soon and I promise, NO INTERVIEW!

bolaoni(m)


Another great time for sharing

Learning to Read An Interviewers Mind

All jobs solve problems. Thats the secret to landing a newjob. Identify the employers problem and show the hiringmanager how youll solve it.

Most job seekers dont follow this approach. They concentrate ontheir own skills, experiences and past job duties. They neverreally connect with the employers needs.

So many of the resumes that I see offer just a traditional listingof past titles, employers and work duties, says Sharon Willen, acareer counselor at Growth Connections Inc., a career counselingand training firm in Huntington, N.Y. Thats a job history. Itreally doesnt speak to the next employers needs.

Her advice? Grab their interest by showcasing something fromyour background that really connects with what they do. Get[an] employer to think, I want this person doing that at mycompany. To follow this advice, you need to do some research

to learn what the employer does.

Linda Commodore, director of career services at the Westbury,N.Y., campus of the Chubb Institute, a computer-trainingcompany known for its high graduate-placement rate, says, Forcandidates entering a new job market, its vitally important tounderstand the employers needs.
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For career changers, Ms. Commodore adds another twist. First,upgrade your technical skills. Then go back to the companies andindustries that you already know. Sell yourself as an insider whocan also deliver the cutting-edge skills that this employer needsright now.

The Candidate as Consultant

Think of yourself as someone who goes into a company, andhelps it meet its challenges. As a job seeker, consider yourself abusiness consultant. You work with employers to create the bestways to manage departments, prepare reports, design marketingcampaigns or whatever it is that you do.

Find the employers problem. Why are they hiring in thisposition? Is there software that needs debugging? Staff thatneeds managing? Once you know what the employer wants, itseasier to make them want you.

Consider the candidate who interviewed for a junior positioninvolving scheduling and handling records and documents at acompany that creates transportation links under New YorksGrand Central Station. In describing the job, the hiring managercomplained about having three hundred employees but no way

to control them. What we really need, he said, is someonewho can get all these people working together.

The candidate was quickly able to demonstrate exactly how hisbackground in managing large defense contracts made him theperfect candidate to organize this department. Now hes thecompanys new logistics manager a different position than theone he originally interviewed for.

To identify what your next employer needs:

1. Read between the lines of the job posting. Isolate the skills,experiences and personality being sought. Then compose aproblem statement for that job. For example, This employerneeds someone who can connect with mid-sized clients andcultivate new business for the product division of theirmultinational company.


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2. Research the employer. Study its web site and other internetor library resources. Or talk to current or former employees. Is itconservative or freewheeling? Did it just get a new contract?

3. Be observant and keep your eyes and ears open when youinteract with recruiters and interviewers.

Being attentive paid off for a national tradeshow coordinator whodecided to switch careers after her last employer reorganized. Inan interview with a pharmaceutical company, she listened closelywhen a recruiter described an opening in product sales. Youneed someone who can create a rapport with each customer,she said when he finished. Someone who can juggle multipleproduct lines and get results without supervision.

Im doing the same thing right now in my job search, shesaid. Then she highlighted the same strengths in her ownbackground. She got the job. Her secret? She listened to whatthe employer really wanted and was able to fill those needs.

Solving employers problems makes you an insider who speakstheir language and understands their company. Its as if youresaying, I know what goes on in your office every day. Hereshow I can help you.

Apply this approach to other areas of your job search, includingthe jobs you target and your resume. Solving problems will turnyour resume package into a business proposal because yourskills will answer their needs. Your interview will become aconsulting meeting as you sit with hiring managers and helpthem meet their challenges.

Source: http://www.careerboostingtips.com/learning-to-read-an-interviewers-mind/

Remeber to print out and study as usual

diyobdw(f)


Quote from: bolaoni on November 19, 2007, 04:38 PMHey!
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Madam, how you dey? long time no hear. Thought you have disappeared fromNairaland.

How dey go now?

Just to let you know, MindJuice is looking WONDERFUL!

I've told you before, you are a GEM.

Getting in touch with you soon and I promise, NO INTERVIEW!

AM back now! Thanks for the comment - hope you liked thefree motivational ebook that came from Mind Juice?- expecting your buzz

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paulomivi ZENITH BANK TEST 2MORROW #26 on: November 20, 2007, 11:04 AM

Please,big brothers,kindly help me with zenith bank test format.Ihave the test on the 21st November 2007,at 152 IkoroduRoad,lagos.By 12 noon.please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bolaoni(m)


Quote from: diyobdw on November 20, 2007, 09:23 AM

AM back now! Thanks for the comment - hope you liked the freemotivational ebook that came from Mind Juice?

- expecting your buzz

@topic

So you caught me subscribing abi? Well, that is great. I haveread the book beforebut won't mind reading it again. Powerful stuff.

Will definitely holla soon, we'll have to see anyhow

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diyobdw(f)


yeah i did!

I'm like glad you like the gift.I guess u could, be must have found the abundant pot too-justkidding,i mean-http://www.mindjuicezine.com/resources/#Free%20ebooks Najia is growing and with pp like us around our kids got a betterfuture

bolaoni(m)


Great one from you Ma'am.

You got Chicken Soup?

I have been looking for this for years!

Back to the main topic

Well guys, I just added some gifts to the website.

Why?

I believe preparation is very vital in one's life. How do you getprepared? READING and STUDYING!

I am going to start another thread on reading good stuffs andhow that has helped mechoose the path less traveled by all. I have made so manydiscoveries through readingand that has helped me NEVER to seek for employmentanywhere.

I will add more great interview tips later but rush towww.careerboostingtips.com to get thegifts I have for you today. Your life will definitely not remain thesame again.
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bolaoni(m)


The post on the importance of a book is here for all to read.

http://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-95277.0.html

Frankies(m)


@ balaoni and swordsman

Those points are very valid but you forgot onething.

Anyone sitting infront of a panel should not think that themembers of the panel are gods. They are human beings just likeyou. Infact they bathed that morning just like the way you did.

Just be relaxed and composed, you will be suprised the wayintelligent answers will be entering your mind.

You will end up leaving them convinced that you are mostsuitable for the job.

AuthorTopic: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This (Read 34984views)

bolaoni(m)


Well Frankies, they are no gods right but what you do or not dowill determine what you get at the end ofthe day. So in that context they can be treated as gods becausethey determine whether you are employed or not.

The issue is that you must not allow fear to rule you.
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I remember when i was sitting on an interview panel for the firsttime. We were interviewing some young kids for Internship. Iwas amused throughout because some questions were askedthat were supposed to throw the guysoff balance and those that have no liver get swept off and theynever recover till they are sent out.

jkpretty(f)


@ Frankies

I totally believe in what u said, Not only that they are human,

they are not the most intelligent people on earth, as u mayknow, they could have stereotyped questions that may seemthey've got the whole knowledge in the world.

True like bolaoni said, u must not allow fear to set in, once fearrules, u might not even have anwers to the simplest questions,even if u've read the whole "preparing to attend an interview"books this world has to offer.

When i'm going for any interview, or any place where i think imight feel intimidated. i remember to put on the cloth named

"we are all human" that way i'm sure of winning something.

In essence if u can overcome, fear, intimidation, inferioritycomplex, anxiety, then u can think of taking the next step, whichis answering your questions perfectly.

Thanks 2 u all though learnt a lot

LoveKing Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #34 on: November 22, 2007, 10:24 AM

But all these long long sentences just to pass interview? Thatsone thing about these new age applications to life, without Godhow now??? ? Now let me apply my technique which is new age-the reason you havent gotten a job is because youthink you willalways fail at the job,or not good,or will always stutter atinterviews. The basis is all your thinking and always put in your


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thought that the interviewers are also human and inferior (yes) toyou.

bolaoni(m)


Though the "long" sentences may not be useful to efikos likeyou, there arepeople that have found them useful

LoveKing Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This

#36 on: November 22, 2007, 11:15 AM Quote from: bolaoni on November 22, 2007, 10:53 AM

Though the "long" sentences may not be useful to efikos like you, there are

people that have found them useful

i agree but they are not the ultimate.

bolaoni(m)


What is the ultimate man? Please share the ULTIMATE with us o.We are all learning.

So start a thread and share the ultimate with us all. I'm willing tolearn from your well of wisdom

NOTE:

if you have filled that form, and you haven't received the Ebook,Angel Inside, it is

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do is to click on the confirmation link and the book will bedelivered afterwards. This isto ensure that you get the book anytime of the day you fill theform. If I am not onlineyou don't have to wait for days. AUTOMATION is the word

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guyman2(m)


@ Bolaoni

In a couple of days I would be interviewing for a salesrepresentative position with the publishing giants; Macmillan. Ihaven't done sales before. What are the likely questioin andresponses. Thank you.

Bblak (f) Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #39 on: November 23, 2007, 01:57 PM

Nice one.thanks

bolaoni(m)


I'm not sure I have an answer to that question since I have notfilled in for a salesrepresentative before

Just get yourself ready. Answer the questions you are askedhonestly and rememberas was said in previous posts, NO FEAR! Take everything as theycome man.

All the best and share your testimony here


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papagiddy (m)


hello naira lander, what advise can u give to my sister who iscurrently at home.she jist finished from one of the privateuniversity in nigeria with second class lower in masscommunication.she will want to work in paid bank.pending thetime when she will be going for NYSC next year february.

please help me on how to go about it.she 's really botheringthat she tired of staying at home.

MISSWORLD (f)


bolani, all your contributions are brillant, you are a darling,

MISSWORLD (f)


bolaoni, BIG THANKS YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS CAME AT THE VERYRIGHT TIME, YOU ARE BLESSED,COS You'VE BEEN ABLESSINGTO PEOPLE'S LIVES,I HAVE AN ORAL INTERVIEW TOMOROW, ,.

bolaoni(m)


ewe, my day is made o. A whole Miss World complimenting mywork

Thanks Ma'am. Just a duty to do

Best of luck in your interview.

papa giddy, tell your sister to add more value to her life. She isyet to serve and shewants to work in a bank? As what? Is she computer literate? Tellher to get educated incase she isn't. There are so many things to do anyway beforeFebruary
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KGREAT(m)


good works!

MISSWORLD (f)


MY DEAR BOLANI, BIG THANKS OOO. THE INTERVIEW WASGREAT, AT LEAST THERE WERE IMPRESSED, THOUGH IT'S AFINANCE COMPANY, WHY DO THEY ASK QUESTIONS ON YOURBIRTHPLACE IN THE FAMILY E,G.WHAT BORN ARE YOU, I'M THEFIRST OUT OF 7,KEEP ME POSTED.THANKS

bolaoni(m)


Miss World, should we start jubilating? Congrats in advance

why such a question? Part of the process I guess. They want toknow who you are and maybe your capability inhandling responsibilities

Dmajesty(m)


Every year, young, energetic, and vibrant graduates are beingpumped out of NYSC in two batches. Many of them travel hereand there in search of greener pasture in several multinationalcompanies, private companies, banks etc. but only a few remainlucky after several attempt. Is it because the barber does notknow how to barb or that the blade is not sharp? Thoroughresearch has discovered that the fault is from applicants and notthe employers. I have some free tutorials to help you secureyour dream jobs in any part of Nigeria and offshore of Nigeriancoast. Details, http://getthejobs.webs.io

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bolaoni(m)


Are you searching for job and getting woried that it is notcoming? Read the quote below and meditate on it:

"All adverse and depressing influences can be overcome, not byfighting, but by rising above them."

Charles Caleb Colton1780-1832, Clergyman

You will rise above this situation and you will overcome in JesusName.

Being busy of late. More tips will be added to this thread in a

short while

studio5i Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #50 on: November 29, 2007, 12:27 AM

@ Bolaoni, I need advice.I live in the uk, and am currently rounding off my masters.I have plans to relocate to Nigeria next year, and am thinking ofsecuring a job before I go.Am in my eary 20's so I havent had much experience, but am

reli good at what I do, which is implementing IT security 4organizations.

Can u advice me on how to get a job in nigeria?thanks.

bolaoni(m)


studio5i,

Great question and a great decision by you. I will advice you toseek so many people'sopinion about this and not bolaoni's alone. Have you seen thethread below:


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http://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-93847.0.html

After reading that, you can now start a thread asking people'sopinion and I will gladlycontribute. I always believe there is safety in multitude ofcounsels.

But let me ask this, do you have anyone to help out here? As ina relation or whoever thatwill help in the job search process.

studio5i Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #52 on: November 29, 2007, 01:56 AM

thanks a bunch.

smartman Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #53 on: December 01, 2007, 03:20 AM

congrats first 4 scaling the first hurdle.

I 'll advise you to just be yourself and be confident (don't bmechanical)

smartman Commonwealth Scholarship interview #54 on: December 01, 2007, 03:26 AM

Hi guys, I hope the eligible folks are ready for the interview nextweek in Abuja.We meet there by God's grace.It's just going to be basic questions frromwhat I heard.

Good luck to all the applicants.

bolaoni(m)

Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #55 on: December 06, 2007, 08:11 AM

Sorry guys, I have been away from my computer for a while.That is the reason for my not updating this blog for a while.
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Well, do you know there are some tough interview questions thatyou will be asked and you won't even know what to say whenthey are directed at you. Well, succour is here today. I havehighlighted some of these tough questions on my blog but let meshare them with you here:

Q: "What are your weaknesses?"

"Don't take this literally and go into a detailed explanation ofyour weaknesses," says John Challenger, CEO of globaloutplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Headvises taking a potential weakness and putting a positive spinon it.

A: "I am very detail-oriented and in some industries that maynot be a good fit. But for this accounting position, I think this

trait truly will help me excel."

Q: "How would you solve this problem?"

Challenger says that these kinds of hypothetical questions can berisky. First of all, they may not like your answer; if they do likeit, there's a chance they will steal it. That's what happened toJune Sullivan when she interviewed for an activity director'sposition at a long-term care facility. When asked aboutmarketing ideas, June laid out her entire plan. Well, she didn't

get the job, but later recognized some of her strategies beingused by the facility.

A: "I think you can increase product awareness by enactingsome marketing strategies that could employ advertising, directmail or media placements."

Q: "Why did you leave your last job?"

Again, Challenger suggests presenting everything in a positivelight. An interview is not the time to dish the dirt on your

previous employer.

A: "The company just wasn't a good fit for my innovativepersonality. But what I learned is that organizations have distinctpersonalities just like people do. Now I know to concentrate myjob search on companies who value independent thinking andalternative methods."


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Q: "Why do you want to work here?"

Questions like these require you to do your homework before theinterview.

A: "I want to be a part of a global company that last year aloneinvested $1.4 million in research and development of eco-friendly industrial processes."

For More of these tough questions and how to answer them, visitthe link below:

Answers To Tough Interview Questions

More to come SOON!

Olaakande(m)

Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #56 on: December 10, 2007, 04:53 PM

Dear Bola Oni,Thanks for all your posting on nairaland,they ve really beenhelpful to most of we job seekers.Ma,I will really need your advise on on how to get over stage

fright or better regards it as crowd fright during an interviewthat entails all the applicant being in one room theb panel ofinterviewers.I happened to attend an inetrview recently with a micro financefirm,and we were asked to pick a number from which thequestion will given,we have to talk on the topic and relate it tothe business enterprise,before getting out for my turn, I was soconfident and relax,after preparing myself several days beforethe interview,but to my dismay I found myself almost loosingmy voice,when it was turn, though at the end of it I was able to

pass across my ideas on the topic asked,but was not reallyimpressed with myself,despite the fact that my co applicantwere applauding me and some even took my phone number.Please Ma,kindly proferr advise on how to go by this achillesheels of mine.Thank you
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bolaoni(m)


Olaakande,

thanks for the compliments man.

I have always believed there is always a solution to any knownproblem. But I am not sureyours is exceptional. It happens to all and sundry and the greatthing is that you were able toovercome it.

Just like somebody said in a previous post, see everyone in aplace as humans and no gods. Justtell yourself no one is better than you there and your confidence

will be boosted.

chi77 (f) Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #58 on: December 13, 2007, 04:49 PM

Hi, this is a nice piece. Many people are not aware of these tips.Job interviews are to be prepared for. My organisation trainyoung graduates on this. You have done well. I didn;t get a jobuntil i paid attention to my job interviews.

Well done. For more on this please email me personally [email protected]

bolaoni(m)


WOW!

Chinyere, never knew there is an organisation that does that

over here.

You can also share more tips here

Has anyone see this:

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Keep visiting this thread for more great tips

chiibest(f)


Thanks for the advice

pcicero(m)


Nice one Franckies . Methink the problem is not knowing whatto say basically but the courage to say those things. Anyway the

preparations are necessary to boost your confidence. YES

Jezgirl (f) Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #62 on: December 20, 2007, 06:52 PM

@ Bolaoni, like u sed earlier on in d thread, that you're waitin 4my testimony about d job/placement interview i went for atGlaxoSmithKline, just wana inform u that i applied all theinterview hints/tips u listed in d thread and I was OFFERED thejob/placement yesterday.

So fanks 4 those lovely n helpful interview tips. {Was reallyhelpful & useful}

bolaoni(m)


Wow!

Jezgirl. That is so wonderful! I am so excited to hear this great

news.

Congratulations Ma'am. Just don't forget to send in your titheafterthe first month

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Hello guys,

How are you all doing!

Wishing you all the best in the coming year. This year has beenGREAT and I assure youthat Next Year, 2008, will be GREATER. The best is yet to happento you.

God Bless Your Souls!

My parting gift for 2008 is a post on salary negotiation. You willfind this piece helpful because I am 100% sure you will begetting your dream job in 2008:

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Thanks for making me a part of your year this year, hope to do

MORE than this in 2008.

bolaoni(m)

Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #66 on: January 01, 2008, 04:20 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR from me to you.

Wishing you the VERY BEST of 2008.

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WELCOME TO THE YEAR OF POSSIBILITIES

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soj_oct20 Info on BRISTOW GROUP (HELICOPTER)INTERVIEW/TEST #67 on: January 07, 2008, 02:47 PM

Hi every one, Please i need information as well as hint onaptitude test/Interview of BRISTOW GROUP (HELICOPTER). my

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yeni (f) Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #68 on: January 09, 2008, 12:00 PM

bolaoni,u are simply d bomb.hope you have stuffs forundergraduates like me.seriously tinkin of what business 2 startas soon as school resumes.would really live 2 hear from yousoon.

tytylayor(f)


wao! this is a great site, tnx for this bolaoni

Chydoo Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #70 on: January 10, 2008, 05:21 PM

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their salary package is like.

Thank you all

benmakolo(m)

Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #71 on: January 11, 2008, 10:40 AM

It's more than thanks for boalani and swordsman for their greatjob. This sincerely demonstrates how much you believe in theyouths of this country and the country Nigeria itself.May GodAlmighty strengthen you and make us to continue to showerourselves with such unequalled love.love you all, !!!!1

bolaoni(m)


Hi guys, thanks for the messages you have dropped hear. Justbusy trying to put some stuffs together.

Yeni, I think you have given me an idea. I may start somethingat the education thread for Undergraduates.That may not be now though

kaytye Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #73 on: January 13, 2008, 06:45 PM

If it's interview questions, especially the IT, engineering andaccounting people just go to corpers forum.com. I have seen acouple of links to very good unlimited interview questions there.Goodluck!

bolaoni

(m)

Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This

#74 on: January 15, 2008, 12:45 AM

kaytye,

This is more than knowing the questions. It is about preparingfor the interviews andknowing how to tackle all the questions that will be asked duringthe interview session.
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Thanks for the Corpers forum link, didn't know anything of suchexists

bolaoni(m)

Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #75 on: January 15, 2008, 01:27 AM

I have been away for long because I have being working on aManual containing somany GREAT TIPS that will ensure you come out successful inany job interview youattend this year. It contains a lot of tips from top experts in JobInterviews.

In fact it is a dream companion to any Job Seeker this year.Check the link on my signature for more information

There is a particular section of the manual I will love to give outfreely to everybody on this forum. There has been questions onSample Interview questions and I have stated about65 questions in the manual. I will be sharing some of thisquestions with us all:

These questions are in different categories as seen below:

On your educational background

1. Are you interested in pursuing further education?

2. What were your favorite subjects in college?

3. How has your education prepared you for this job?

Getting-to-know-you questions

1. Why did you choose to apply for this job?

2. What can you contribute to the company if we choose tohire you?

3. What do you know about this company?


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Career inquiries

1. Can you manage to work with minimal supervision?

2. Can you accomplish a task under time constraints?

3. Will you be willing to work overtime if the job demands it?

Experiences

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These are just 10 sample questions. Check my signature to learn

more about theremaining questions

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how do i do that

icl2008(m)

VACANCIES FOR PRORAMMERS & SALES EXECUTIVES #77 on: January 15, 2008, 12:51 PM

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IF YES TO ALL ASKED ABOVE, APPLY BY SENDING YOUR CV :[email protected] LATTER THAN END OF FEBRUARY 2008

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CAN YOU WORK WITH LITTLE SUPERVISION?ARE YOU AGGRESSIVE, AND A SELF MOTIVATORDO YOU LIKE CHALLENGES?ARE YOU LESS THAN 35 YEARS?DO YOU HAVE A SECOND CLASS LOWER MINIMUM, OR UPPERCREDIT

IF YES TO ALL ABOVE, APPLY BY SENDING YOUR CV TO:[email protected] LATTER THAN END OF FEBRUARY 2008.

ajokemi(f)


HEY! THIS IS GREAT, I REALLY APPRECIATE YOU GUYS.I JUST WENT FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH You- CONNECT LASTWEEK. DAMN IT WAS FUN TO BE THERE.IM PRAYING THAT ILLSOON BE CALLED AS TOLD BY ONE OF THE INTERVIEWERS.WHAT I WANT TO KNOW NOW IS ABOUT THE THANK YOU NOTE.HOW DO I GO ABOUT THISPLC ADVICE IN ORDER FOR ME TO DO ASAP.

ajokemi

(f)

Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This

#79 on: January 26, 2008, 12:50 PM

Dress appropriately. This one may seem basic, but it's easiersaid than done. Before you start your rounds of interviews, besure to have a comfortable, clean, fairly conservative outfit.Don't neglect such crucial details as dark socks for guys orstockings without rips for women. Invest in a nice folder orportfolio in which to stash your resumes - otherwise you'll end uphurriedly smoothing them out after extracting them from thebottom of your backpack.

Be prepared to ask questions. Interviewers expect you tocome in with a working knowledge of the company, as well aswith a list of questions. When you've really done your homework,though, you may not be able to think of any questions becauseyou already have the company's history, financial statistics, andthe CEO's mother's maiden name memorized. If this happens,make up some questions ahead of time to ask during the
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interview. Also, and this is really crucial, know what the job isthat you're applying for before you go into the interview. If youneed a description of it, call the company's personnel departmentand ask to be sent information. If you don't want the personneldepartment to know it's you calling, have a friend do it.

Memorize your resume. Imagine the embarrassment if yourinterviewer asks you to elaborate on the summer you spent pearldiving off the coast of Tanzania, and you can't even rememberwhere Tanzania is. For every item on your resume, try to have aparagraph's worth of information, in addition to what is alreadylisted. Even better, try to think of a way in which each itemillustrates one of your particular strengths or weaknesses. Ifyou're too nervous to remember everything, it's all right to holda copy of your resume in your hand to jog your memory. But

don't forget to continue making eye contact with yourinterviewer.

Accentuate the positive. But don't brag too much. The hardestthing about an interview is making yourself sound like the kind ofperson anyone would want to hire without coming off like anarrogant jerk. At the same time, don't be self depreciating to thepoint of evaporation. It's important to be able to speak aboutyourself as objectively as possible.

Practice. This is the most important point. The day before yourinterview (or even earlier) put on your outfit, sit yourself down inan uncomfortable chair, and have a friend grill you withquestions. Or, better yet, have a career counselor conduct apractice interview with you. Many career centers will evenvideotape your practice interview, so you can see your ownstrengths and weaknesses (and dandruff).

Relax. By the time interview day rolls around, you should beset. Get a good night's sleep, eat well and take a relaxing walkbeforehand. And remember, it's just one job. If you don't get it,

it's not the end of the world - it just means that fate has an evenbetter opportunity for you waiting around the corner.

bolaoni(m)

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This is not related to Job Interviews, I just felt like posting itbecause I don't wantto start a new thread for now.

There are so many people that are downcast all because theycouldn't secure anemployment. Well maybe what we all need at this time isInternal Motivation. We need tomotivate ourselves to go out and get that job this month or eventhis year. Ain't youtired of sitting at home?

Visit the link below to read an article I shared with my friendslong ago:

Motivating yourself to find a job

Happy reading my people and just know that you are not afinished product yet.There is still hope this month

Out of here for now

ajokemi(f)

Re: Preparing To Attend An Interview? Read This #81 on: February 07, 2008, 11:23 AM

Quote from: ajokemi on January 26, 2008, 12:50 PMDress appropriately. This one may seem basic, but it's easier said than done. Beforeyou start your rounds of interviews, be sure to have a comfortable, clean, fairlyconservative outfit. Don't neglect such crucial details as dark socks for guys orstockings without rips for women. Invest in a nice folder or portfolio in which to stashyour resumes - otherwise you'll end up hurriedly smoothing them out after extractingthem from the bottom of your backpack.

Be prepared to ask questions. Interviewers expect you to come in with a workingknowledge of the company, as well as with a list of questions. When you've really doneyour homework, though, you may not be able to think of any questions because you

already have the company's history, financial statistics, and the CEO's mother'smaiden name memorized. If this happens, make up some questions ahead of time toask during the interview. Also, and this is

preparing to attend an interview

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