By Joseph Turner By decreasing the jitters BEFORE your interview you can increase your
confidence DURING the interview. Getting nervous just before or during an interview is natural but there
are specific actions you can take to decrease, if not eliminate it.
Here is a checklist of 7 important actions you can accomplish before
any interview you walk into. 1. When it comes to answering interview questions, forget trying to
memorize scripted answers that you probably read somewhere. Instead,
focus on answering the questions in a way that makes sense to you that
showcases your experience and skills. Do this by developing your stories. By this I mean, you'll develop
stories around specific examples of your career where you get to tell
how you a. either made money or saved money for your current or previous
company. b. faced a crisis or two in your life or job and how you
responded or recovered from it. c. functioned as a part of a team and
what your contribution was. d. had to deal with stress in your career.
e. and many other stories revolving around typical interview questions
that you can always expect. Interviewers want to know more about who you are and telling small
stories like this is an excellent way to do this. You stand out from
the crowd and be remembered and you'll personalize yourself. Another
benefit is that you won't have to worry about memorizing answers to
stock questions. Just be yourself and let your story shine through. If
you can have about 5 to 7 good little stories of about 30 to 90 seconds
each, your confidence will rise tremendously for any interview you
have. 2. Do company research well in advance so that you can relax before the
interview rather than scrambling to get ready at the last minute. This
also reduces the possibility of stupid and embarrassing questions on
your part. You should know full well what products or services the
company is in the business of providing. You should know their size,
their annual revenues (if they are a public company), what the title
and functions of the job are, and lastly, the name and title of the
person interviewing and their role in the hiring process. 3. Plan ahead to wear comfortable clothing that suits this type of
interview. The usual mode these days is business attire. That could
mean different things to different companies. If you're not sure, call
ahead to either your interviewer or the HR department and ask. When in
doubt, dress more conservatively. You want to fit in and not feel self
conscious about your clothing choice during the interview. 4. Make sure you have the name and number of a contact person,
preferably the person you'll be meeting with. Stuff happens and when it
does you'll want to keep them informed of delays that may be beyond
your control. 5. Log on to Mapquest and get directions if you're not sure of their
exact location. You want to arrive well in advance so that you can get
there a little early so you can shift gears and collect your thoughts
before you walk in. 6. Remember to bring copies of your resume with you. One for yourself
and one for your interviewer and perhaps a spare one or two just in
case. You might want to refer to your resume during the interview and
having a copy in front of you can add to you sense of security. If
there are any other items you need, like a portfolio, bring this as
well. 7. Finally, don't place undue pressure on yourself. This is just one
interview. It's not "do or die". The last emotion you want to project
is one of neediness or desperation because you aren't either. Once you
walk in to the interview, your prep work has been done and you can feel
confident about letting the chips fall where they may. The magic of doing your best means doing all your preparation
beforehand so you can go into the interview relaxed and calm. Joe Turner makes it easy to quickly land that next job. Learn insider job search tips from top recruiters. To claim your free 6-part Recruiter Secrets Minicourse, visit http://www.jobchangesecrets.com/Free_Job_Search_Tips.html Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Joseph_Turner http://EzineArticles.com/?7-Step-Checklist-Before-the-Job-Interview&id=168598 tramadol money order
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