Are You Ready to Interview?

Chris Wodke

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To get a job you need to have a successful interview. Great interviews require preparation.  Do you know the things you should be doing to prepare for interviews?  The interview self assessment list will tell you the things you need to do to prepare.  If you answer no to any of the items, you have identified a weakness in your interview preparation. In future articles I will be discussing the steps you need to take to have a successful interview and land a job.

Interview Self Assessment

____ 1.) I know the skills I can offer to employers.

_____2.) I know the skills employers are looking for.

_____3.) I have kept my skills and job knowledge up to date.

_____4.) I can talk about why an employer should hire me.

_____5.) I identify and target potential companies for an interview.

_____6.)   I have developed a job referral network.

_____7.)  I prospect for job leads.

_____8.) I generate an interview for every 10 job contacts.

_____9.) I follow up on job interviews.

____10.) I know the amount of salary to ask for when interviewing.

____11.)  I am prepared for the types of questions I will be asked.

____12.) I know my weaknesses and can discuss them and discuss how I am

               addressing my weaknesses.

____13.) I have assembled at least two acceptable interview outfits.

____14.) I understand the different types of interview I may encounter and am prepared.

____15.) I know how to research organizations as part of my job search.

____16.) I use my network to research information about a company.

____17.) I have a list of references prepared.

____18.)  I practice and prepare for interviews.

____19.)  I stress my positives during the interview.

____20.) I related past successes on the job in response to interview questions.

____21.) I have prepared how I will respond to any illegal questions.

____22.)  If feel confident I can handle a telephone interview.

____23.) I am prepared to pass any psychological test with flying colors.

____24.)  I read work related material when waiting for the interview.

____25.)  I use good body language to communicate interest during the interview.

____26.)  I get a good night’s sleep before any interview.

____27.)  I have made extra copies of my resume to take along.

____28.)  I arrive on time for the interview.

____29.)  I have assembled a portfolio of work or accomplishments to take along.

____30.) I plan my route to the interview and account for traffic.

____31.)  I answer questions completely with examples of my work success.

____32.)  I greet the interviewer with a firm handshake.

____33.)  I send a thank you letter after every interview.

____34.) I know how to listen effectively during the interview.

____35.) I have a good understanding of etiquette if the interview includes lunch

   or dinner.

____36.) I clearly state my strengths and value at the close of the interview.

____37.) I can make calm myself if I feel I am nervous before the interview.

____38.) I am prepared to handle any type of interview.

____39.) I have updated my resume and had it proofread.

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