2055 158 Careers & Education Job Hunting Interviewing true Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:29:45 -0800 /system/videos/4/55/20/2055.flv ace, career, company, DIY, do, Do It Yourself, Essential Skills, find, get, getting, Instructional, interview, interviewing, job, Learn to, resume, search, Tips, tutorial, well, work How To Ace a Job Interview http://www.howcast.com/videos/2055-How-To-Ace-a-Job-Interview http://www.howcast.com/videos/2055-How-To-Ace-a-Job-Interview/edit approved 204 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=2055"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=2055" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 25 KHall http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2055/ppn_hall_ace_interview_sd_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 8928 false false false 24181 1 32 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2055/32.jpg Do your research Do your research. Pour over the company’s website, search for relevant news items about it and its major competitors, and catch up on the latest developments in your field.

]]> 24182 2 43 Tip Look for connections between the company’s needs and your skills. Be prepared to discuss how your accomplishments complement the company’s goals.

]]> 24183 3 53 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2055/53.jpg Arrive early Arrive a few minutes early. At the very least, be right on time. Never arrive late for a job interview—that’s just lame.

]]> 24184 4 66 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2055/66.jpg Dress the part Dress the part to give the visual impression that you belong. Not every interview requires a coat and tie, but you should always look neat and professional.

]]> 24185 5 78 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2055/78.jpg Make nice Make nice with any employees you meet while waiting, and always be nice to the receptionist—she’s the eyes and ears of the company.

]]> 24186 6 90 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2055/90.jpg Greet w/ firm handshake Greet your interviewer with a firm, dry handshake. Don’t give just a limp finger grab, don’t go overboard and crush their hand, and don’t try anything funny or clever.

]]> 24187 7 101 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2055/101.jpg Bring updated resume Make sure your resume and list of references are up to date, and bring extra copies of both.

]]> 24188 8 111 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2055/111.jpg Listen & ask questions Listen as much as you talk. Keep your answers on point, and don’t forget to ask questions as well as answer them.

]]> 24189 9 120 Tip Did you quit your last job to play poker for a year? If so, be ready to explain why—you will be asked.

]]> 24190 10 130 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2055/130.jpg Be positive Put a positive spin on everything. Everyone wants to hire a team player, so resist the urge to complain about another job or badmouth a former employer.

]]> 24191 11 140 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2055/140.jpg Don't exaggerate skills Don’t exaggerate your skills or your knowledge. Be straight about what you do and don’t know, and offer to learn more if you get the job.

]]> 24192 12 150 Tip Let your personality show, but save the theatrics for when you’re hanging out with your friends.

]]> 24193 13 158 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2055/158.jpg Use proper body language Smile, nod, and maintain eye contact. The proper body language conveys interest and engagement. NO SLOUCHING!

]]> 24194 14 170 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2055/170.jpg Ask about process Before you leave, ask about the next step in the process and the overall timeline for filling the position.

]]> 24195 15 181 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2055/181.jpg Thank everyone Don’t forget to thank everyone on the way out. When you get home, mail a handwritten note to each person you spoke with.

]]> 24196 16 191 Fact Interviewers at Microsoft often asked job applicants why manhole covers are round, just to test how well they thought on their feet.

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