You've worked hard to make sure your resume reflects your background and accomplishments, is well written and free from typos or grammatical errors. You have mastered the art of writing a cover letter. You've networked to get your resume out there and have applied to every job you can find. Now you've got the call and have an interview lined up. Now it's time to put as much energy into winning the job as you did in getting the interview!
Too many people spend too little time on preparing for an interview. Aside from researching the industry, company and position, you have to have great answers to the following:
Tell me something about yourself.
What are your strengths?
What's a weakness?
What are your short and long term goals?
Why should I hire you?
Write out your answers to each of these, word for word. The basic answer should be the same or similar for each position. AND then you tailor or fine tune each answer to showcase how you meet the requirements outlined in the job description. Read your answers out loud, to a friend, a colleague, and, if you have one, to your career counselor to make sure you are presenting the best you.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
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