Interviewing for a new job regardless of whether it is with a different company, within the same company or in a completely different industry can be quite overwhelming and stressful. The majority of us will participate in several interviews in our lifetime and for some of us interviewing will become a big part of our lives. This is especially true during economic turbulent times like today. Companies are being forced to layoff, downsize and even job shift. Many major corporations have been shifting jobs (outsourcing jobs offshore) therefore leaving many people out of work. According to Business Week, "IBM has indeed been shifting jobs. The magazine reported that the company's workforce went up from 386,558 at the end of 2007 to 398,000 at the end of 2008. But U.S. employment fell from 121,000 to 115,000 during the same time." Through various diverse means jobs are being cut and many people are looking for new opportunities. Below are several tips that may be helpful when preparing for a job interview.
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Advice Wednesday: Top 7 Ways to Prepare for a Successful Job Interview By Erin Suess
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Successfully Preparing For an Interview
Labels: Guest Blog Authors, Interview Tips |By Erin Suess
No matter what school you attended, how much experience you have or what your GPA is, if you do not take the time to successfully prepare for an interview your chances of landing a job are slim. Interviewing is not easy and although there are many resources available, the bottom line is how you come across in an interview. First impressions are everything. For many employers it is not just about how experienced you are but rather if you would be a good fit for the company. Even though YOU know you would be a good fit you must be able to demonstrate how you will blend in with the rest of the team.
So how do you show the employer that you would be a good fit? First and foremost, you will need to highlight your skills and strengths and be able to match your assets to the employer goals. Researching the company and the job is the first step. Once you have gathered the necessary information now it is time to present your abilities to fill the employer’s needs. The best way to display your skills is to create a “JAR” story.
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