Many experts talk about how to answer interview questions and, a few, how to dress or write a thank you note. But, if you haven't interviewed for a while (or ever), you may want to make sure you have the very basics of interviewing - Interview Soft Skills.
Here is a series of articles I wrote for examiner.com. Corresponding videos are available on Youtube. Practice - really over-preparing (see Interview
Tip #1), Prepare your notes (Tip
#2), Have appropriate, comfortable clothes to wear (see Interview
Tip #3), Interview Tip
#4 shared the importance of
visiting the location the day before, and Tip
#5, was to relax. They all addressed preparation and tips for before the
interview. Tip
# 6 (Breathe), Tip
#7 Strike a pose, Tip
#8 Smile, Tip
#9 - Ask Questions and Interview
Tip #10 (Watch your body language) deal with that nerve racking
During-The-Interview period.
Here is a list of resources for possible interview questions and other resources:
Articles in my blog
Articles on CAREEREALISM
Articles on the Web
Mary Sherwood Sevinsky
Mary is a CAREER AND OCCUPATIONAL CONSULTANT who is masters-prepared and certified. She is a business owner with nearly 20 years of experience in Corporate Management, Career Assessment & Counseling and in writing Career Articles and Educational Materials.
She has worked as a CORPORATE MANAGER experienced in hiring, firing and managing a staff of professionals with a multimillion dollar budget. She enjoys WRITING AND EDITING and has spent many years developing Marketing Materials and Presentations, Writing Proposals and Plans, and Conducting Staff Development Sessions in addition to working as a vocational consultant. Learn more about Mary and her services: www.life-works.info.
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