Interviewing Tips to help you get your next job
The interview is designed for one purpose: to find the “best” person for the job. Getting an interview is only a start. You must know how to win at interviewing. Follow these four interviewing strategies.
The first question most interviewers ask is “tell me about yourself.” How you answer this question will set the tone for the rest of the interview. That is why you develop a one-minute resume. Describe where you are from, your education, and what you have to offer. 
One-Minute Resume Example: “I grew up in rural Western Michigan and I was active in sports and student government in high school. In addition to having the skill, talent and experience you’re looking for, my life as a military spouse also reflects my being the right person for this job. The experiences I have had as a military spouse have boosted my education, provided learning experiences I’ve enjoyed through traveling and expanded my experience in relating to people of varying backgrounds and cultures.” Develop and Practice Your One-Minute Resume You should do this for three reasons:
- It shows you are comfortable with yourself. This puts both you and the interviewer at ease.
- If you have a polished one-minute resume, YOU begin to control the interview.
- A well-delivered one-minute resume will draw the interviewer in to you.
Be careful not to brag - simply tell a story about yourself.
“This job is mine!” - All successful job hunters The key to winning in an interview is a positive attitude. The good news is you have an advantage over the interviewer: the interview is about YOU and you know more about yourself than the interviewer does. The interview is your turn to show all that is great about you. Remember, resumes don’t hire, people do. Be prepared for difficult questions and unexpected events, such as delays. Don’t let these affect your positive attitude.
Wear business clothes because first impressions are important.
After you conduct your successful interview, it is important to follow it up with a thank you note. Writing thank you notes are not an exercise in tradition; rather, it will allow you to highlight additional skills and qualifications that you may have for the job, it will show that you follow through and it will show that you have class. Your thank you note should also ask the employer when they expect to make a decision. An email thank you note is also appropriate. Source: usajobs.gov
Helping Each Other and Practice
When I saw this information tonight it got me thinking about my early days. My Assistant Manager was studing for his Store Manager Interview. We used to study and practice together for hours at night. I used to ask him questions from lists we had. It was to help him get a job but it also helped me learn a lot also. I would suggest you help any friend who is out of work and looking for a job. Ask them if you could give them a practice Interview. Let me know your thoughts or ideas. Also please join my facebook and Linkedin using my e-mail of mills.management@hotmail.com. Have a great day.
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