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Introduction The interview is one of the most important processes when searching for employment. This is the opportunity for a candidate and the company to familiarize with the other party. This is the opportunity for the candidate to highlight his/her talents. It is in the candidate’s best interest to learn the background information about the company, this will help when fielding and asking questions during the interview. Researching and expressing background knowledge of the company shows the enthusiasm the candidate has towards the job. Appearance, dress, and speech remain professional at all times during the interview. Come prepared with extra résumés. In addition, show that you are an active listener. These tips are a great foundation for a candidate to follow to have a successful interview. This presentation is informative. I chose informative over persuasive because this is a general descriptive interview presentation. It does not highlight or analyze a particular communication field. Its purpose is to identify some general interviewing skills and techniques.
Preparing for Interview A candidate should learn as much about a prospective employer as possible prior to an interview. Websites, public announcements, and newspaper articles will all help in gathering background information about a company. This information will help the candidate create specific and informative questions about the company and the candidate should ask these informed questions during the interview when appropriate. This technique reveals to the interviewer that the candidate is interested and has taken the time to research the company. The candidate should always arrive at lease 15-minutes early for an interview; tardiness is not an option.

Appearance, Dress, and Speech It is also important for a candidate to remain professional in appearance, actions, and speech. A candidate may discover that a company workforce may function in a casual environment, but proper etiquette