Essential Interview Guide
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Introduction:
1. As the requirements of the job are unfolded for you at the interview, meet them point by point with your qualifications. If you experience is limited, stress the appropriate key profile traits, such as energy, determination, motivation, your relevant interests and your desire to learn and further your education. Learn to focus on your strengths and stay away from any weak area. If that area is probed, be prepared to handle and overcome the negative by stressing that you have more comprehensive knowledge in other dimensions to compensate for any learning curve.

2. Do not show discouragement if the interview appears to be going poorly. You have nothing to gain by showing defeat; and it could merely be a stress interview tactic to test your self-confidence. Prepare yourself for any assessment interview and/or aptitude testing.

3. In many interviews, assessment tests are required. Brush up on your long division and complex fractions. Relax and take your time. Some of these assessments can last up to three (3) hours and can be the deciding factor in the process.

4. If for any reason you get flustered or lost, keep a straight face and posture. Gain time to marshal your thoughts. Ask, " Could you help me with that?" or, " Would you run that by me again?" or "That's a good question; I want to be sure I understand, could you please explain it again?"

Tips from Corporate Experts:
—Have questions to ask the interviewer ready.
Some sample questions are:
· What can I do to be of the most benefit to your company?
· What responsibilities would you like this position to take over?
· What are some of the objectives that you would like accomplished in this job?
· Would you like me to work overtime? (I am willing to do so)
· Is there any further education you would like me to acquire? (I am willing to do so?)
· What other departments does this position interact with?
· How much orientation and training will be provided?
· How do you determine work objective and guidelines?
· Once I am trained, what additional responsibilities would you like me to take on?
· Who is my immediate superior? Who do I report to?

—Take notes during the interview. If appropriate, this shows your diligence and interest.

—Identify your strengths.

—Know yourself. Go in knowing why you want this position.

—First impression. Look professional, dress appropriately, clean, well manicured, not too much perfume, make-up...

—Be positive. This sounds simple, but is so important, be someone they want around.

—Develop a strategy. Know where you're going in your life and why this position takes you there.

—Firm handshake. Not too firm, but be confident and strong (Ladies this means you too).

—Table Manners.

—Don't be too Nervous.

—And an extra one................ Answer honestly and completely, don't ramble.