1、Ten Rules about Interview 1.Keep your answers brief and concise.Unless asked to give more details,limit your answers to two to three minutes per question.To practice you can tape yourself and see how long it takes you to fully answer a question.2.Include concrete,quantifiable data.Interviewees tend
2、to talk in generalities.Unfortunately,generalities often fail to convince interviewers that the applicant has assets.Include measurable information and provide details about specific accomplishments when discussing your strengths.3.Repeat your key strengths three times.It is essential that you comfo
3、rtably and confidently articulate your strengths.Explain how the strengths relate to the companys or departments goals and how they might benefit the potential employer.If you repeat your strengths then they will be remembered and if supported with quantifiable accomplishments they will more likely
4、be believed.4.Prepare five or more success stories.In preparing for interviews,make a list of your skills and key assets.Then reflect on past jobs and pick out one or two instances when you used those skills successfully.5.Put yourself on their team.Ally yourself with the prospective employer by usi
5、ng the employers name and products or services.For example,as a member of _,I would carefully analyze the _ and _.?Show that you are thinking like a member of the team and will fit in with the existing environment.Be careful though not to say anything that would offend or be taken negatively.Your re
6、search will help you in this area.6.Image is often as important as content.What you look like and how you say something are just as important as what you say.Studies have shown that 65 percent of the conveyed message is nonverbal;gestures,physical appearance,and attire are highly influential during
7、job interviews.7.Ask questions.The types of questions you ask and the way you ask them can make a tremendous impression on the interviewer.Then look for opportunities to ask them during the interview.Good questions require advance preparation.Just as you plan how you would answer an interviewers que
8、stions,write out any specific questions you want to ask.Dont ask about benefits or salary.The interview process is a two-way street whereby you and the interviewer assess each other to determine if there is an appropriate match.8.Maintain a conversational flow.By consciously maintaining a conversati
9、onal flow of dialogue instead of a monologue you will be perceived more positively.Use feedback questions at the end of your answers and use body language and voice intonation to create a conversational interchange between you and the interviewer.9.Research the company,product lines and competitors.
10、Research will provide information to help you decide whether you are interested in the company and important data to refer to during the interview.10.Keep an interview journal.As soon as possible,write a brief summary of what happened.Note any follow-up action you should take and put it in your cale
11、ndar.Review your presentation.Keep a journal of your attitude and the way you answered the questions.Did you ask questions to get the information you needed?What might you do differently next time?Prepare and send a brief,concise thank you letter.Restate your skills and stress what you can do for th
12、e company.Because of its importance,interviewing requires advance preparation.Only you will be able to positively affect the outcome.You must be able to compete successfully with the competition for the job you want.In order to do that,be certain you have considered the kind of job you want,why you want it,and how you qualify for it.You also must face reality:Is the job attainable?
