Final Interview Help
The final interview is your last chance to make an impression on your potential future employer. It's important to use a final interview as an opportunity to prove why you are the best candidate for a job. Don't make the mistake of thinking you got the job just because you've been invited back for multiple interviews.
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Salary
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After being invited to a second or final interview your probably on a list with only a few other potential candidates, according to Butlerbureau.com. If you've avoided telling your future employer your past or current salary, then you may have some room to negotiate your future salary. If they haven't told you what the salary of the job, possibly ask them. If the salary is too low for you, tell them a higher price that you're looking for. This will show your potential employer that you value your skills and that you believe you're worth more than the average candidate. It helps to know what the going rate is for similar jobs in your area.
Mistakes
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Some mistakes that can make at the final job interview include revealing your current salary, not asking the right questions, failing to negotiate well, being too greedy, being over grateful, net agreeing on hours worked and signing up for an unsuitable position, according to Butlerbureau.com.
Being too grateful for a job is a big mistake because you might be taking a job that has unclear hours or a salary that you didn't expect. Being too grateful may also make your employer think that you're not worthy of the decision.
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Misconceptions
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Just because you get another job opportunity does not mean you should necessarily take it if your financial situation allows for it. If you have any doubts over a specific job, Butlerbureau.com suggests walking away and looking elsewhere if you can afford to.
Considerations
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Some people make the mistake of taking a final interview for granted, according to Marke Marie. It's important to remember that multiple candidates are invited back for a second or final interview. Every interview should be taken as an opportunity to impress your employer.
Types
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The types of final interviews are numerous, according to Marke Marie. In corporations final interviews can include a trip to a company's headquarters to have even more interviews with multiple people. If you are trying to get a job in a smaller company it may involve meeting an owner or president. On rare occasion the final interview will be conducted by the person that conducted previous interviews with you.
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