Interviewing is an Exchange of Information

Interviewing is an Exchange of Information Your job interview isnt an interrogation. It is simply an exchange of information! Relax and prepare so youll feel comfortably confident! Dont stress over your job interview. Instead, focus on what you can do to feel confident. It starts with knowing that the interview is an exchange of information. This is what I mean. The company wants to know about your background and qualifications and just as importantly, you want to know about the details of the job and the people youll be working with. Preparing for an interview is so much more than just worrying about the answers youll give. You will want to research  the people you will be interviewing with, learn about the company, who their clients are, and so much more. Heres the bottom line. The more information you have and the more prepared you are, the more confident you will appear! Dont you want to be perceived as the strongest candidate? Well, that can happen if you follow the recommendations below. Develop Your Answers Developing your STAR stories for the interview is probably one of the most important things you can do!   Review the job responsibilities and develop a story that addresses each point.   You will also want to develop answers to common job interview questions.   To learn more go to Pre Interview Prep Develop Your Questions Asking smart, relevant questions throughout the interview gives you the chance to show what you know about  the company, which conveys your interest in them. Develop questions you would like  answered about the company, the department, and the position.   This should help get you started, but be sure to modify and create your own.   Interview Questions YOU Can Ask   More questions for you to explore the culture of an organization are within this post:   Interviewing is a Fact-Finding Mission, Not an Interrogation Dont Think, Do Practicing your answers out loud is actually more effective than practicing them in your head, read why.   Practice Your Interview Answers Out Loud ALWAYS Send a Thank You I realize that may sound  obvious to some, but not everyone does it.   Whether typed or handwritten, emailed or snail mailed, Thank You Goes a Long Way. Evaluate What Went Well and What You Could Improve Think about the interview objectively and preferably immediately after it is over.   Answer the questions in this post:   Pay Attention to the Red Flags. Want more interviewing help? Get your copy of Do I Want This Job