Interview+for+a+Job

Here are some of the basics to keep in mind when interviewing for a job.

How well have you followed directions in getting us the information we requested?

How well have you communicated the following?
 * You have the necessary knowledge regarding this field of expertise.
 * Your skills match what we are looking for in an employee.
 * You bring experience to the job.
 * You are committed to help us accomplish our business goals.

In addition:
 * You demonstrate that you have taken the time to learn about this company/organization.
 * You convince us that your greatest weakness could be a potential strength.
 * You gracefully field illegal questions. (family, health, ethnicity, religious views, etc.)
 * You create an excellent interview experience for us as interviewers.

We will feel more comfortable and confident about hiring you if:
 * You actually read, understood and followed the directions for submitting materials.
 * You demonstrated you have the knowledge to get the job done.
 * You demonstrated you have the skills to get the job done. (in the cover letter, in your resume and during the interview)
 * You shared examples of previous projects/jobs. (successes and maybe lessons learned)
 * Over the course of the interview, you focused on how you can help us be successful rather than how we can help you with your career.
 * You took the initiative to learn more about us as a company.
 * Your answers reflected positivity and confidence.

Remember, you may only have a few minutes to communicate the information for which we are asking. You need to be very clear and concise when answering our questions.