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Friday, October 14, 2005

Job Interviewing Tips

So your resume was a success, now you have been called in to the Human Resources Department for an opportunity of a lifetime. Well, you are not out of the woods yet, you still have to go through the interviewing process. And you will want to make the best impression possible. Here is how to ace your job interview.

Make sure you prepare for the interview; just don’t show up to answer questions. It is also extremely important that you do research on the company and that you have a list of questions that you want to ask. Many HR professionals would like the interview process to be a two way street and not an interrogation.

Try not to be nervous. Although, many HR professionals realize that the job interview is not the most comfortable place, they want you to at least be able to answer questions intelligently and effectively.

Before you arrive, take a look at the job description or advertisement and figure out a list of questions that might be asked of you. You might be able to understand what this company is looking for in a candidate.

Another tip is to remember after the interview to always send a thank you note and reiterate the interest you have for the job. This will keep you fresh in their mind and show them that you would value working for their company.