I provide this checklist to all my candidates prior to interviews so thought it was something I need to put on the blog
INTERVIEW CHECKLIST FOR CANDIDATES
PRE-INTERVIEW
· Research the company on the internet
· Research the competitors on the internet
· Make sure you review the job description
· Make sure you understand location to the interview site and how long it will take to get there. Drive there prior to the interview, if possible.
· Plan to get to the location no later than 20 minutes before the interview
· Prepare your best suit or outfit the day before the interview
· Find out key interview questions and things necessary to get the job
· Find out the interview process and agenda
DAY OF THE INTERVIEW
· Meet the Recruiter (if there is one) 30 minutes prior to interview
· Dress appropriately to the interview (men~suit, conservative shirt, tie, dress shoes, hair combed, clean shaven; women ~ business appropriate skirt or pants, nice shirt, hair combed, clean look)
· Bring note book or something to write on with pen/pencil
· Bring extra copies of your resume
· Have phone numbers of recruiter and/or company contact with you in case of problem
DURING THE INTERVIEW
· Firm handshake
· Be prepared for questions ahead of time you want to ask (ask lots of questions)
· Show interest in the job and company
· Let the hiring manager know you want the job
· Clarify next step with the interviewer
POST INTERVIEW
· Call the Recruiter regarding the interview
· Send a Thank You note to the interviewers (make sure you get business cards before leaving the interview)
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William G Morgan, the Job Swami, is the Regional Manager and an Executive IT & Sales Recruiter with Segula Technologies, Inc. He can be reached at (610)579-3216 if you are looking for great people or are looking for next employment.
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