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Interview

Research

Be optimistic! Come in with an attitude of success and positivity

Make sure you have made mental notes of the companys history, daily
operations, mission statement, etc.

Stay updated! Understand the current state of the company and possible
avenues of moving forward

Developments, prospects, track record, hope to achieve, outstanding, not so


hot, recuperated, notable increase/decrease, slow/fast growth, I would have
addressed that problem/issue/situation by, Im an excellent candidate
because, Before we begin this interview, let me ask (benefits, vacation,
hours, what youre getting out of and putting into the job),

Who are you?

Tell me about yourself


Goal-oriented, driven, team-player, efficient, detail-oriented/focused,
meticulous, confident, professional, customer-oriented,
I particularly enjoyed
Ive been successful/unsuccessful in these parts of my career, life,
etc.

Men: Make sure youre looking utterly dapper and clean

Women: Professional and and matter-of-fact

Describe in your own words

Asking Questions

Why has the position become available?

What are the main objectives and responsibilities of the position?

How does the company expect these objectives to be met?

What are the measures used to judge how successful I am in the role?

What obstacles are commonly encountered in reaching these objectives?

What is the desired time frame for reaching the objectives?

What can I expect from you in terms of development andsupport?

What aspirations do you have for me at the company?

Where will the job fit into the team structure?

Interview Faux Pas

http://www.quintcareers.com/interview-mistakes/

Sloppy Handshake

Over-talking

Even if your previous boss was Hitler, stay positive

Absolute punctuality

Keeper of the Gate: The Receptionist

How many vacation days will I have?

Uhh, umm, mmm, like, well, eh

Extreme Employees Lesson

http://
www.headsupenglish.com/advanced/newslessons/extremeemployees/e
xtremeadvanced.pdf

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