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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Get Prepared For Your Next Interview



Obtaining the knowledge you need to get prepared and ace your next interview is now more accessible. Take a moment and think of the times you went to a job interview and was so nervous you did not know what to expect. Or you left the interview site knowing within that you failed it. All because you were not prepared for it from the beginning. Lacking the knowledge we need to complete any task but specifically a job interview will cause two things to occur.
Either, you will approach the hiring manager or interviewer without the necessary key points you need to advance to a second interview or the next level. Or, you may not get the first interview.


First things are first. Research the company, organization, or industry in which you have an interest. Some resources are your local library, chamber of commerce, or the internet. There is a great percentage that the interviewer will ask how much you know about their organization, industry, or company. Second, being able to relax. Be calm under pressure. It may seem like a lot of pressure to attend a job interview but it does not have to be.


Third, Become familiar with the job requirements or duties for the position of interest. When questions are asked during the interview, it will be easy to combat them. There are many materials available today such as eBooks, hard copies, and consulting professionals or friends in preparation. Some other resources are sites like www.phrresources.web.officelive.com or http://www.humanresources.about.com/


Shaylyn King is the President of Powerful HR Resources, Inc. Shaylyn has over seven years of human resources experience working at six different facilities with employees averaging 141 to 1000. The love to help individuals succeed has taking me into consulting in which I plan to continue for many more years.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

That is a good idea! To research the companies blog is a good way to impress the employer. They will know you did your homework and that you are truly interested in their company. That is how I landed my first job after college.

Sara, (check out my employment & Career blog)
http://www.employmentmoney.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Great article with many takeaways. I can truly see the value in the multiple approach! thanks a ton!
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