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– Research the company: Find out as much as you can about the company, including its mission & vision, products and services, customers served and its history. – Dress for success: Make a great first impression by projecting an image that matches the industry and the requirement of the job you are seeking. Wear professional or
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business attire, but dress code can vary depending on the company. – Prepare and practice interview questions: Research and prepare your responses to common and industry-specific and behavioral-interview questions. The more you practice, the more confident you will feel during the interview. Use the
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S.T.A.R method (Situation, Task, Action and Result) to organize your answers in a way that highlights your skills in your responses. Prepare 3-5 questions for the interviewer. Ask thoughtful questions at the end of the interview to show your enthusiasm for the job.
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Maintain eye contact with the interviewer and everyone in the room, avoid fidgeting, and use hand gestures in moderation. Be confident, have a positive attitude, and be clear and direct with your answers. At the end of the interview, ask about the next steps and the process for following up.
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Video interviews sometimes take the place of an in-person interview or may also be used for screening candidates. Dress professionally, and find a well-lit, quiet space free from distractions and interruptions. Some video interviews are one-way, and only you are present and doing all of the talking. You record your responses to a series of questions and submit them to the hiring manager.
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Used to initially screen candidates, and are approximately 30 minutes in length. Prepare and practice, and dress the part as you would for an in-person interview.
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Compose and send a thank-you note within 24 hours after a job interview. Include a sincere and specific expression of appreciation, and restate your interest in the job by highlighting your relevant qualifications. Mention specific and important details that came up in the interview, and rephrase any statements you made during
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the interview that may need clarification.