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Job Interview Tools

Job Interview Tools

Job Interview Tools

General Information
The term ‘Interview’ suggests a one sided meeting in which you are being evaluated but a job interview is as much about you evaluating the potential employer as it is about them evaluating you.

Important activities that you should complete prior to your interview include thoroughly reviewing the job description, the resume and cover letter that you submitted and the company’s website. Checking search engines and news sources for any recent company news and preparing your list of questions.

Below are a number of Guides, Tips and Templates to help you prepare.
Interviews & Interviewers

There are two major categories of job interviews

The first, “the screening interview” is used to screen someone in or out and the second, “the decision interview” is used for making the actual hiring decision. Usually each type of interview is conducted by a different kind of interviewer.
Interview Preparation

There are some basic steps you need to take to prepare effectively for an interview.
RESEARCH THE COMPANY
Find out about the company BEFORE the interview		 MATCHING YOUR STRENGTHS
How to convey your strengths to match what the interviewer is looking for		 ANSWERING DIFFICULT QUESTIONS
Be prepared for those tough questions		 MORE
More stuff'n you can poke sticks at

Practicalities

Now it’s time to look at the total interview situation, not just the exchange of information, to consider how you can best prepare to manage the entire process.
ARRIVING ON TIME
Getting the basics right is more important than you think		 FIRST IMPRESSIONS
First impressions 		CONFINDENCE & VITALITY
Confindence is your belief in yourself.		 WARDROBE & GROOMING
How to dress appropriately for an interview

Controlling Content & Flow

In addition to the interview preparation steps, there are other techniques you will want to utilise to control the interview and position yourself effectively in the interview.
POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS
Structure of an interview		 SETTING THE AGENDA
Setting the agenda by asking questions manages the content 		GENERAL PRINCIPLES
General principles for job interviews		 TIPS FOR ANSWERING QUESTIONS
Stick to what has been asked...

Following Up

Keep the momentum going to increase your chance of success and remember all contact is a possible lead to your next career step.

A follow up thank you letter after any communication or meeting with a potential employer is essential to position you as an ideal candidate. Most people don’t bother doing this.
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