Transcript of 3. Brand Yourself Brand Yourself 2 1 PREPARING FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW Identify your work...
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- PREPARING FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW Identify your work
experiences that relate to the position. Determine your strengths
and be prepared to mention them during the interview. Determine
your strengths and be prepared to mention them during the
interview. Identify your weaknesses. Be prepared to show examples
of how you are overcoming your weaknesses or turning them into
positives. Identify your weaknesses. Be prepared to show examples
of how you are overcoming your weaknesses or turning them into
positives. Prepare a possible list of questions the interviewer
might ask of you. Prepare answers based on your strengths. Prepare
a possible list of questions the interviewer might ask of you.
Prepare answers based on your strengths.
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- PREPARING FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW When contacted for the
Interview, ask who is on the interview panel. Make sure you write
down the location and time of the interview, and contact
information. Keep the information at work and at home. Request a
Mock Interview.
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- On the Day of your Interview: Make sure you get a good nights
sleep and a healthy breakfast. Dress professionally and arrive a
few minutes early. Make sure you know how to pronounce the name of
each panel member.
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- PREPARING FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW On your way into the
Interview: On your way into the Interview: Make sure you are
smiling and courteous to everyone. to everyone. Stay calm and show
confidence. Keep positive thoughts and be enthusiastic. When
introduced to the interview panel, greet them with a pleasant smile
and make sure you maintain good eye contact.
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- Place yourself in a position to give a firm handshake to each
panel member as they introduce themselves. If you personally know
or have worked with one of the interview panel members. DONT SHOW
IT. if it is to be told, let them tell it. If one of the
interviewers initiates small talk, engage yourself with them, but
dont take over the conversation. If given a compliment on your
appearance, hair, shoes, etc. Respond with a pleasant Thank You. Do
not elaborate.
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- Dont fidget - it gives the impression that you are nervous.
Dont fold your arms - it sends the message that you are not
receptive to the question or the panel. Dont talk with your hands.
Lean toward the interview panel - it indicates you are receptive
and engaged. Mastering the Interview