Job Interview Preparation Tips |
Here are some solid interview preparation tips that will give you a good foundation and get you off on the right foot.
For your convenience here is the transcript of the video:
JEFF
Hi, I'm Jeff. And this is my friend Mike. You probably know us as the Interview Guys.
MIKE
Today we're coming to you live from Jeff's apartment, where we're going to teach you five great ways to prepare for a job interview. And make
sure you watch the video all the way to the end because we've got a big surprise for you. Okay Jeff, what's our first job preparation tip?
JEFF
Our first tip may seem obvious, but it's amazing how many people don't follow it. Tip #1 is that you always need
to be well rested. That means no all-night cramming sessions!
You need to be alert when you are in the room, so
that you are able to give clear and concise answers and maintain a high level of energy and enthusiasm.
Okay, I've got to go get changed for my interview. Mike, can you handle the next tip?
MIKE
Sure Jeff. Job preparation Tip #2 is to dress for the job. If you're interviewing for an office job, you don't want to go in wearing beach clothes, and if you're
going for an interview to be a lifeguard, you don't want to wear a suit. Dressing as you would at the job you are interviewing for will help the interviewer envision you
in the roll already, which can only help you get the job!
JEFF
Okay I'm ready for my interview!
MIKE
Uhhh, Jeff? What did you do to your hair? And what are you wearing?
JEFF
I'm going for a Bank Teller at Citibank. Do you like my shirt?
MIKE
Yeah, it's really cool. But i'm not sure the bank is going to think so. This, folks, is an example of what not to wear. Okay Jeff, while you go
change back into the proper attire, I'll do tip # 3.
MIKE
Our third job preparation technique is to clean up your online presence (social media). Companies today are being more and more thorough when doing
background checks on their potential candidates, and this includes Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn profiles. Make sure you don't have any
incriminating photos or bad language written on your wall!
JEFF
Job preparation Tip #4 is to figure out where you are going, how long it is going to take and the transportation options available. You don't want to be late! One thing
is for sure...if you are late, you have already taken yourself out of the running for the position. It's always good to give yourself about 30 minutes of extra time.
Worst case scenario you get to prepare a little more while you wait!
MIKE
Our final tip is the most important one...you need to practice! It's important to prepare and practice examples of interview questions, but you don't just want to give cookie
cutter answers that you find on the internet. You want to tailor your answers to the company you are interviewing with, and you do that by infusing
your answers with the qualities, or strengths and abilities, that the company you are interviewing with values.
JEFF
Don't worry, because we can show you exactly how to tailor your answers like we mentioned in Tip #5! Because we've prepared a special report that explains
our tailoring method completely and outlines exactly how to prepare perfect answers to every interview question.
Click this link to get it: Get my free special report!
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Interview Preparation Tips
Considering how tough the job market is these days, you really need to thoroughly prepare. This video will give you a solid foundation. After watching it, head over and read our behavioral questions post.
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