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Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Interviewing Do's and Don't

A recent survey showed that almost half the people working today are considering leaving their jobs. The difference between success and failure when it comes to getting a new job is your ability to interview. The more effective you are when you interview the better your chances of getting the job you want. So here are some Dos and Don'ts for interviewing:

INTERVIEWING DOs
1) Prepare: Find out everything you can about the company, the job and the interviewer.
2) Focus on accomplishments not responsibilities.
3) Ask knowledgeable questions.
4) Make friends with the secretaries and assistants involved in the hiring process.
5) Be enthusiastic.
6) Always be positive.
7) Ask for the job.

INTERVIEWING DONTs
1) Don't ever say anything bad about a prior employer, even if true.
2) Avoid being too deferential to the interviewer.
3) Don’t interrupt the interviewer.
4) Avoid talking about salary, or talk about it as little as possible, until you get an offer.
5) Do not assume you can’t negotiate a better deal. (You can if you know how and when to do so)
For more information go to YourCareerDoctors.com

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