If you want to advance in your career, you must distance yourself from the pack. Have you ever heard the expression that person is head and shoulders above the rest or there is something about that person? In the interview process consider this, there is one job opening yet many qualified applicants will show up for the job. You will need to separate yourself from the rest of the job applicant pack.

The first step in this process is to do research on the intended company. The best option is to study and evaluate the company’s web site, company brochures or other material. Study this information, the more you know about the company the better your questions will be. Compose about ten to twelve questions that relate to the company and job. Meanwhile you can post your resume at www.jobsannex.com

You will ace your next interview when you follow these important guidelines.

1. Have mock interviews. This will encourage and also give you confidence.
2. Ask yourself, “Why should they hire me?”
3. Be prepared, have your questions written down, don’t rely on your memory.
4. Bring a writing pad; ask first if it’s o.k. to take notes. The interviewer will say things that may trigger additional questions.
5. Dress for success. You want to give a very good first impression.
6. Greet the interviewer with a firm hand shake. A limp fishy hand shake gives a negative impression on your abilities.
7. Be yourself and positive. Do not talk negative about your former employer or employees.
8. The interview process is a two way street. Just as the interviewer is asking you questions to determine if there is a fit with his company you also must ask questions to see if there is a fit at the company. Ask your questions during the interview process; do not hold out until the end.
9. Ask if you can meet some of the people you will be working with. This is a very proactive tactic.
10. ASK FO THE JOB.
11. Get the business card of the interviewer then email them a thank you note, ASAP.

LETS NOT FORGET
Negative Factors That Will Not Get You The Job.

1. Poor personal appearance, best to dress conservative with clean attire etc.
2. Limp, fishy handshake, have a firm handshake and greet with a smile.
3. Ask no questions about the job; don’t let the interviewer control the interview by one sided conversation.
4. Want job only for a short time.
5. Fail to look interviewer in the eyes, during the interview have a normal conversation.
6. Don’t express yourself. The best interview is when you are having a conversation with the interviewer.
7. Whenever talking about former employers or employees, don’t talk negative about them.
8. Do not show up late for your scheduled interview.
9. Do not treat the receptionist rudely; she is the one who will introduce you.
10. Asking about benefits, vacation time or salary to soon.
11. Not prepared for the interview.
12. Too much eye contact.

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General Interview Questions – Be Ready for These
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• Tell me about yourself?
• Tell me about each of your jobs?
• What qualifications do you have that makes you believe you will be successful in this position?
• Why do you think you would like this position (or work here)?
• Do you prefer working with others or by yourself?
• What kind of supervisor do you prefer?
• What would your former supervisor say about your work performance?
• What have you learned from some of the jobs you have held?
• What is your major weakness (strength)?
• Do you like routine work?
• What jobs have you enjoyed the most? The least? Why?
• What do you really want to do in life?
• Where do you see yourself in 3 – 5 years?
• What are the most important rewards you expect in your business career?
• How would you describe yourself?
• How do you think a friend who knows you well would describe you?
• What motives you to put forth your greatest efforts?
• What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why?
• In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable?
• How do you work under pressure?
• What two or three things are most important to you in your job?
• What major problem (or conflict) have you encountered and how did you deal with it?
• What have you learned from your mistakes?
• Can you describe a time on the job when something didn’t go as planned?

WOW – what questions. The above is just a sample of questions that may come your way in a job interview. Before you answer any question repeat that question.

Sample reply to a question.

Question: Do you like routine work?
Answer: If I understand you correctly you want to know what is my best work environment?