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PREPARING FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW Identify your work experiences that relate to the position. Determine your strengths and be prepared to mention them during the interview. Determine your strengths and be prepared to mention them during the interview. Identify your weaknesses. Be prepared to show examples of how you are overcoming your weaknesses or turning them into positives. Identify your weaknesses. Be prepared to show examples of how you are overcoming your weaknesses or turning them into positives. Prepare a possible list of questions the interviewer might ask of you. Prepare answers based on your strengths. Prepare a possible list of questions the interviewer might ask of you. Prepare answers based on your strengths.

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PREPARING FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW When contacted for the Interview, ask who is on the interview panel. Make sure you write down the location and time of the interview, and contact information. Keep the information at work and at home. Request a Mock Interview.

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On the Day of your Interview: Make sure you get a good nights sleep and a healthy breakfast. Dress professionally and arrive a few minutes early. Make sure you know how to pronounce the name of each panel member.

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PREPARING FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW On your way into the Interview: On your way into the Interview: Make sure you are smiling and courteous to everyone. to everyone. Stay calm and show confidence. Keep positive thoughts and be enthusiastic. When introduced to the interview panel, greet them with a pleasant smile and make sure you maintain good eye contact.

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Place yourself in a position to give a firm handshake to each panel member as they introduce themselves. If you personally know or have worked with one of the interview panel members. DONT SHOW IT. if it is to be told, let them tell it. If one of the interviewers initiates small talk, engage yourself with them, but dont take over the conversation. If given a compliment on your appearance, hair, shoes, etc. Respond with a pleasant Thank You. Do not elaborate.

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Dont fidget - it gives the impression that you are nervous. Dont fold your arms - it sends the message that you are not receptive to the question or the panel. Dont talk with your hands. Lean toward the interview panel - it indicates you are receptive and engaged. Mastering the Interview