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How to Prepare for a Job Interview

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

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    Things You'll Need

    • Men's Suits
    • Women's Suits
    • Internet Access
    • Personal Organizers
    • Spiral Notebooks
    • Computers
    • résumé paper
    • résumé software
      • 1

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

      • 2

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

      • 3

        Know the company's market, products and goals.

      • 4

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

      • 5

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

      • 6

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

      • 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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