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How to Prepare for a Job Interview

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Here are some practical things you can do to make your interviews run smoothly.

From Quick Guide: Job Interviewing
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Practice by going on interviews, even for jobs you have no intention of taking.

  2. Step 2

    Research the company thoroughly. Use the Internet, libraries and periodicals to find current information.

  3. Step 3

    Know the company's market, products and goals.

  4. Step 4

    Memorize some facts about the company and be prepared to cite them during the interview.

  5. Step 5

    Formulate a list of intelligent questions to ask during your interview.

  6. Step 6

    Talk to people who work or have worked at the company.

  7. Step 7

    Hang around the building in the morning, noting how the staff dresses, as well as their body language.

Tips & Warnings
  • Make sure you know the company's location. Go on a practice run so that you know how much time you will need to get there and park.
  • Remember your interviewer's name and title.

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marge510 said

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on 3/5/2009 Don't be a stalker by telling the interviewer you know all about the company and him/her. I wouldn't sit and scope the building either. Don't waste an interviewer's time by asking for an interview for a job you don't intend to take. Some of these tips are not advisable from a Human Resources standpoint.

googgirl said

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on 4/19/2008 Also try to mirror there actions during the interview. The way there sitting or something, it gives the immpression that your in sync, therefore the interviewer is more likely to warm to you. Plus if they make a joke and you don't "get it" just laugh anyway, if you don't they'll think either your stupid or that you think they are. :D

googgirl said

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on 4/19/2008 Also try to mirror there actions during the interview. The way there sitting or something, it gives the immpression that your in sync, therefore the interviewer is more likely to warm to you. Plus if they make a joke and you don't "get it" just laugh anyway, if you don't they'll think either your stupid or that you think they are. :D

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