Nailing That Interview

Be sure you’re qualified to do the job – do research about the job and ensure you can truly do it. Shooting the moon on a job you aren’t qualified to do is just setting you up for failure.
Be super-prepared – know the company, the products, and the current news events.
Be early – better you wait in the lobby for 15 minutes than show up five or ten minutes late.
Amazon.com Widgets Actively listen to the interviewer – Let the interviewer ask questions completely and ensure you understand the question before responding. Don’t cut him or her off.
Be very concise – avoid rambling in your responses and ensure each word you speak contributes to the value of your answer. Also don’t be afraid to say “I don’t know”.
Follow up with something useful – Rather than just sending a “thank you” email to the interviewer, follow up with some research or some additional thinking on a topic you discussed in the interview. Start showing your value to the organization right from the interview by helping the interviewer with some problem he or she is struggling with.
Be hyper-responsive - send your follow-up email within 24 hours of the interview; same day if possible. Also ensure that you respond to any follow-up questions very promptly.
Published on June 13, 2014 21:39
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