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"Tell me About Yourself . . .� "

�
 Interviewing Skills That Get You the Job Offer
by Lynne Waymon

"Please come for an interview at 2 p.m. on Thursday."� The next time you�
hear

those words, will you be ecstatic or will you quake in your boots?� Will�
you

look forward to the chance to tell about your background and experience,�
or

will you worry that you'll blow your chances at the job?

Savvy job seekers know a little preparation goes a long way. As soon as the


interview is set, get on the Internet and research the organizational

structure,�
the demographics, and other information.� Then call and ask for

internal and�
external newsletters and publications. Find out as much as you

can about the�
hiring organization. Then you can anticipate their questions as

well as ask�
sensible ones yourself.�

�

In addition to electronic networking, use your people network, too.� Talk to


people you know who may have an insider's view of the organization. Remember,


who you need to know, somebody you know knows somebody who knows them.��
Ask

around for information on history, trends, personalities, challenges, and


reputation of the department or group you'd be working with.�

�

If you've never been to the offices of the hiring organization you're

interviewing�
with, go ahead and drop by - maybe to pick up those materials

they've gathered�
for you.�� That way when you go for your interview you'll

avoid the added stress�
of figuring out how to get there and where to park.�

Notice how people dress and�
the degree of informality and friendliness.

Watch for signs of low morale or burnout.��
You can tell a lot just by keeping

your eyes open.� Remember you're interviewing�
them, too.�

�

And a word to the wise - don't stop your job search once you schedule an


interview!� Never let this interview be your "only hope."� Take the pressure

off�
yourself by keeping other possibilities active and continuing to pursue

other leads.

�

The next part of your preparation involves coming up with the 10 questions

you�
think you're most likely to be asked.� You can guess what most of them

will be.��
Practice your answers.� Ask a friend or mentor to do a "dress

rehearsal" with you�
or tape record your answers and listen both to how you

sound and what you say.�

�

At the interview

1. Take copies of your resume.� It's hard to believe, but sometimes your

resume�
���� has been misplaced or a new person on the interviewee team hasn't seen

it.

2. If it's not clear where to sit, ask!� Put your purse, briefcase, coat,

umbrella, etc.�
��� off your lap so you're free to focus. If you're in a swivel

chair, watch out!��
��� When you're nervous, it's easy to swivel without even

knowing it!

3. If you need a moment to think about your answer, say so.� People will


��� respect the 6 or 7 seconds you take to organize your thoughts.

4. Ask for the business cards of the people who are interviewing you.� Then


��� when you send a thank you note, you'll be sure you have the correct spelling


��� and titles.� (Or, better yet, ask the secretary to fax you a list of

interviewers�
��� ahead of time.)

5. Be yourself!� If you usually talk with your hands, don't try to squelch

yourself�
��� in this setting.� If you have been told to be more animated, be

aware of your�
��� eye contact, facial expression and tone of voice.� Let your

enthusiasm for the�
��� job show in the way you talk as well as what you say.�

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Lynne Waymon is an expert on career and workplace issues, and she's the

author of several books.� She was the recipient of the prestigious 1998

Outstanding Speaker Award from the National Capital Speakers Association.�

For information about her speaking and training programs call 352-438-0261 e-mail [email protected] or visit www.ExpertSpeaker.com/Speakers/waymon.htm �

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