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7 Tips for Acing Your Job Interview
Boston High-Tech Recruiter
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Tip 1: Do Your Research
• Before every interview, research the company
• Explore the company’s website & competitors’ websites
• Read press releases & recent news stories
• Check out social media sites for customers’ thoughts
• Understand the company’s products, services, customers, & industry
Tip 2: Listen More Than You Talk
• Remember: You have two ears and one mouth
– Listen twice as much as you talk
• Pay attention to the tone and context of questions
• Think, “What is the interviewer really trying to find out?”
Tip 3:
Think Quality, Not Quantity
• Answer the question & don’t go off on tangents
• Show a strong understanding of the subject– Don’t just give an intro to a bunch of things you know a little bit about
• Be aware of body language– Convey confidence, but not arrogance & always smile
• Make your response specifically relevant to the position
Tip 4:
Take the Time to Learn
• When they ask, “Do you have any questions for me?”– have topics ready that tie in with earlier interview points
• Ask about:– the company’s culture
– what a standard day is like
– what current employees love about the company
Tip 5:
Ask For the Job!
• At the end, ask: “Do you think I’d be a good fit for the team?”
• Address any hesitations & clear up miscommunications
• Sometimes, it’s even appropriate to outright ask for the job
Tip 6:
Where do I go from here?
• An interview is a start to building a business relationship
• When it’s over, there is still work to be done
• Ask if you can provide anything else– references, case studies, or a portfolio
• Ask about the next steps– Do you need to prepare any paperwork?
– Will there be more interviews?
– When might you hear back?
Tip: 7
Finish Strong• The interview is over when you both agree it’s over
• Don’t seem eager to leave
• Don’t hold the interviewer hostage– stop talking if you have nothing of value to add
• End with an affirmative handshake & a pleasant smile
• Wait a day, then send a “Thank you” email
Final Thoughts• A lot goes into making a successful interview. The
turnout is largely impacted by your preparedness and ability to shake those butterflies from introduction to exit.
• Remember to be confident and stay relevant and you may soon find yourself arranging pictures and knickknacks on the top of your new desk.
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Boston High-Tech Recruiter
Connect With Us:
www.CareerEncore.com
(617) 242-4443