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The Tip of the Day The tip of the day is that a thank you note after a job interview can separate you from the other applicants. The fact of the matter is that it doesn’t occur to most applicants to take the time to write an expression of gratitude which can be written in the form of a brief letter. A job interview follow up email works just as well. All things being equal, if two job applicants are pretty much comparable, the determining factor for who gets the job and who doesn’t can be as simple as who wrote a thank you letter and who showed more appreciation for the opportunity to be interviewed by the company.
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You've been called for a job interview or your waiting for the call. What do you do now? What type of job interview questions will there be? What are some job interview tips? Thinking about upcoming job interviews can certainly be a cause of stress. However, with some advanced preparation you can improve your job interview skills. The information on this website was written to provide you with tips and help you build confidence. Although many applicants may apply for the same position that you want, not all of them will be prepared for the interview. This includes applicants with more experience and more education than you. Utilize this information to seperate yourself from the pack.
Am I a great interviewee?
Many of us simply don’t ask ourselves if we are great at interviews. We simply search for employment, apply for a position, answer questions at the interview, and hope that we get the job. But we should consider that a great interview can be categorized in two areas:
1. Preparation
2. Execution
Understanding this, if we now ask ourselves if we prepare well for interviews and if our responses truly reflect our abilities and attributes, we will have a better idea of whether or not we are great interviewees.
Some years ago I applied for a promotion to a certain position. After a period of time, a list of interviewees was disclosed and I was not on it. I was devastated. Why? Was it because I wouldn’t be getting the promotion and the pay raise to match? That was part of it. But, what bothered me most was that I would not have the opportunity to explain why I was the best person for the job. I knew that I was, but my employers did not, nor would they.
You see, interviews are nothing of which to be afraid. In fact, they are something in which to look forward. It is during an interview that you have the opportunity to state your case, express your talents, level the playing field or tip the scales in your favor.
College graduates, high school graduates, GED recipients, experienced applicants and inexperienced applicants may compete for the same positions on occasion, but each candidate must show their value at the interview. And if you can show your value clearly and articulately, you will increase your chances of successfully landing the position regardless to who else applies.
The truth of the matter is that education and job experience do not assure that a person will interview well. Many applicants simply cannot adequately convey their abilities and attributes during the course of an interview. Think of this as being up to bat, but bunting instead of knocking the ball out of the park.
Why didn't I get the job?
Most of us have had the experience of not getting the job or promotion that we wanted, which inevitably led us to the question, “Why didn’t I get the job?” Of course, we often believe that we know the answer. Many times, we console ourselves with one of the following reasons:
They already had someone in mind
They needed a woman, man or minority for the position
They promote their favorites
Their hiring/promoting practices are unfair
I don’t fit their office culture
Someone had more experience and better credentials than I did
Someone else had a better interview than I did
This is where the importance of great interviewing skills comes into play, especially in regards to the first 5 reasons. In the unlikely event that the first 5 reasons were actually true, a great interviewee has the ability to change minds and sway decisions. In general, as long as you can make a profit for an employer, save money for an employer, produce a result that an employer needs or have a skill that an employer wants, you will always have the opportunity to get a great job. What this means for the interviewee is that if she can express her true value to the employer, she may be able to alter the interviewers original plan of action. You should always go to an interview knowing that the job is yours take. Your goal is to make it as difficult as possible for the interviewer(s) not to select you for the position.
