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Preparing for an Interview

"We'd like you to come in for an interview." These are both the most exciting (next to "You've got the job!") and most terrifying words you can hear during the job search process. Getting the interview is a critical step in the job hunt, but performing well during the interview is THE most important thing you need to accomplish in order to get the position. The key to a good interview is preparation. Ask anyone who has acted, given a sales presentation or presented to an audience and they'll tell you that you win or lose the moment during the preparation phase. Preparing for an interview involves four activities; Research Learning what to expect Practice Logistics Being prepared for an interview will help to build your confidence and make you comfortable. These, in turn, will help you relax and this is when your performance will improve. Research Knowing as much as you can about the company you're interviewing with, the interviewer and

The 4 Things You Need to Do to Make the Most of Your Job Interview

Hopefully, you are reading this because you landed a job interview. Congratulations! Now you need to make sure you don't waste this opportunity to make a great impression and get the job. You need to practice and train for the big day. If you were an athlete, you would have trainers and coaches to help you prepare for the big day and show you how to act in different situations. But as a job seeker, you don't have a coach or trainer and will need to dedicate your time to develop your interviewing skills in much the same way that an athlete would train and practice. Think of the job interview as the championship game. All of the time and energy you poured into the searching and getting your resume and cover letter in order has gotten you to this point. You have done well so far. Now you get to have a one-on-one discussion with the potential employer and tell them why you are the best choice for their position. No matter how great your resume is, it has done its job and now