3 Steps to Successful Interviewing

A successful job interview can be accomplished by performing and articulating precise details during the interview process that set you apart and land you the job!

The secret to a successful interview begins with just three easy steps:

1) Comprehensively researching the company prior to the interview- remember, to the interviewer- its all about the organization and what you can do for them;
 

2) Preparing for the interview by taking part in one or more mock interviews comprised of questions that the employer may ask during the interview;
 

And finally:
 

3) Most importantly, develop an answer to the questions which clearly articulates why you should be the interviewer’s candidate of preference.You can never do too much research regarding the position, duties, its place in the company’s culture, and most importantly – its role in achieving the company’s mission. To that end, ensure you know and fully understand the company’s mission statement because it is probably one of the most significant items in learning a company’s culture. Is the company numbers driven? Or, are they customer fulfillment driven? Familiarizing yourself with the company’s culture might also include checking to see if they display a diversity statement. A company that visibly presents a diversity statement is one that respectfully maintains that they do not discriminate against job candidates during the employment process and fully embrace a diversely rich workforce.

Don’t fail to remember that salary and benefits is a segment of a subsequent future interview and is not broached in the “initial interview” unless brought up by the employer. Finally, end each and every interview with a solid handshake and a genuine smile.

Superior job interview accomplished!