Title: How to prepare for a job interview.
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Do you have a job interview on your schedule? Here is tips and advice on how to prepare for an interview so you can ace the interview and make a terrific impression on the interviewer.
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Do you have a job interview on your schedule? Here is tips and advice on how to prepare for an interview so you can ace the interview and make a terrific impression on the interviewer.
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A. Analyze the Job Posting Prior to Your Interview.
1. An important part of interview preparation is to take the time to analyze the job posting, or job description, if you have it. Analyze what the company is seeking in a candidate.
2. Make a list of the …show more content…
Match Your Qualifications to the Job Requirements.
1. When you have created a list of the qualifications for the job, make a list of your assets and match them to the job requirements.
2. Create a list of up to 10 assets, including skills, certifications, experiences, professional qualifications and abilities, computer skills, and knowledge bases ready to share with the interviewer. Be sure your assets correlate directly with the skills and abilities required by the company.
3. Review your list, and the job requirements, prior to the interview so you 're ready to share them during the interview.
C. Practice Responding to Common Interview Questions.
1. Taking the time to practice answering the interview questions you will probably be asked during a job interview will help give you a framework for your responses and will help calm your nerves, because you won 't be scrambling for an answer while you 're in the interview hot seat.
2. Practice interviewing with a friend or family member ahead of time and it will be much easier when you 're actually in a job interview.
3. Review common job interview question and answers and think about how you will respond so you are prepared to answer.
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