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Interview Tips to Help Secure Job Offers

The person who gets the job may not necessarily be the most qualified; he or she may simply be the one who knows HOW to get a job.

These interview tips can help you, but we recommend that you use our interview coaching service to truly see the results of being thoroughly prepared. If we could give you one word of advice, it would be, "Be yourself." This is never more important than in the job hunting process. Examine your best attributes and think about HOW to sell yourself to the marketplace.

Research the company. We can't stress this enough. Find out as much as possible about their industry, how it is changing, who the President of the company is, and how long the organization has been in business. If you can if you can show the company that you can help solve their problems, you are that much closer to getting hired.

Practice mock interviews with a Career Coach. Pinpoint your weaknesses and work diligently to improve your technique.
Dress for success. Make a favourable first impression. Don't underestimate the importance of this.
Shine your shoes, as many candidates forget to do so.
Shake hands firmly and don't take a seat until asked.
Don't slouch, and always maintain eye contact with the interviewer(s).
Bring at least three copies of your professionally prepared resume, as well as a list of references on matching letterhead.
Speak in a firm, confident voice and always present a positive attitude.
Maintain a professional image before, during, and after the interview.
Relax and be yourself, but don't forget that the person sitting on the other side of the desk could be your future employer.
Allow the interviewer to describe the position and its responsibilities early in the interview. Then you can apply your accomplishments specifically to that position.
Ask relevant questions during the interview.
The meeting should be a two-way communication - it's important to develop a rapport with the interviewer.
Understand that nervousness is normal, so prepare for it and maintain a calm appearance.
Don't badmouth your present or former employers.
Limit your comments to what is absolutely necessary.
Let the interviewer bring up salary first. A candidate who talks about salary first will lose.
Always send a thank-you and follow-up letter - an important step in the job search process.