Interview strategies that work...TIP #2: Be prepared

People who prepare for interviews are much more likely than not to be hired. Preparation is the most important component of any interview. You should do everything possible to ensure that you are prepared for your interviews. Research starting salary and bonus structure information, facts about the people you will be speaking with, and insights into the events currently taking place inside the hiring organization that are motivating the interviewers to consider hiring you. It will help you to look up recent articles about the company/firm so that you can learn even more about it. Find out as much as you can about the organization's operations, market niche and corporate culture.

Be sure to review the following questions that may be posed to you during your interview. Your ability to answer these questions calmly and intelligently will indicate just how well you really have prepared yourself. Amazingly, many people fail to land their "dream jobs" because they cannot properly answer these rather simple questions. For the first interview, steer clear of asking questions about salary, vacation allotments, and other benefits. You want to reserve such questions for the call back or second interview. The first interview should be a platform for your to emphasize your interest in the company and to get a feel for the company's work environment.




Here are a few common interview questions:

*Why do you want to work here?
*Why should we hire you over the other candidates?
*What new things can you contribute to our company/firm that we do not already have?
*What practice area do you want to pursue? Why?
*What are your long term goals?
*Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
*Why did you choose your college major? How many times did you change it?
*Describe a situation where you had to overcome a difficult situation. How did you get through it?
*Give an example of a time when you were placed in a leadership position.
*Do you prefer working with a team or individually? Why?



HUSLToday also recommends that you simulate your interview at least once (the more the better) before your actual interview. You may even choose to wear the clothes you plan to wear to the interview in order to make the experience more realistic. Even if the person practicing with you is not familiar with your subject area they can still provide valuable and honest information about your posture, eye contact, body language, fidgeting, and preparedness. It is your accomplishments that have gotten you in the door, you need to appear confident and prepared in order to get over the interview barrier.

Note: You should always be prepared to discuss EVERYTHING on your resume.Including gaps in employment and how you occupied your time


photo and some of the tips: acetheinterview.com