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Choosing your References
You will want to line up at least three references before you start your job hunt. You will want them to be people who are reliable, and who will speak well of you. Try to get your references from three separate places of work or volunteering. You will want to have people who supervised you, who worked closely wi[...]
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- Research the company. Doing a little background research about the company and how you can help them will help you tailor your answers in ways that can impress your interviewer.
- Get a good night[...]
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Before you leave an interview, make sure that you know all the information about the position that you need to. You can ask about salary range, hours, the size of the department, the training program, and other aspects of the job. This will help show yo[...]
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Why are you looking for a job? Why are you leaving your current position?
Even if you are leaving because you have been fired, or because of a disagreement at your last place of employment, you can answer this question with panache. Don’t sa[...]
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- Be Focused. Remember that you are there to get a job. If the interviewer asks you an open-ended question, be sure that you answer it in a way that reflects on your ability to do the job you seek well. [...]
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There are certain things that an interviewer cannot ask you. Regardless, you will probably not get the job if you say “That’s an illegal question, I refuse to answer it.” The best solution is often to address the root of the question[...]
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If an employer calls you and asks for an immediate phone interview, you might be thrown for a loop. Rather than attempting to present your best self in a state where you have been taken off-guard, simply state that right now is not a convenient time, and pla[...]
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Interview questions often fall into varying categories. Practice answering some of these interview questions (but don’t try to memorize answers; just think them through before your interview). We have also included some possibly appropriate answers fo[...]
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- Dress Nicely. Dress professionally, at the same level of formality (or slightly above) that you would expect to wear in your sought position. If you are using a temp agency or recruiter, don&rsqu[...]
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After your interview, you will want to call, email, or send a thank you note to each interviewer. It is best to do this the day of or the day after the interview. This should be heartfelt and not perfunctory. This simple extra might make all of the di[...]
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Choosing your References
You will want to line up at least three references before you start your job hunt. You will want them to be people who are reliable, and who will speak well of you. Try to get your references from three separate[...]