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Resume and Interview Tips

Interview Do's, Don't's, and Tips
By:Jonathan E Richards

When you are asked for reasons for leaving the current position you are in or any past positions, it is important to be positive. Do not disclose too much information. If you were not satisfied for any reason, you might consider a statement like "I was looking for more of a challenge in my career and did not feel I was being challenged." Make sure you do not disclose anything that can be construed as conflict.

Your presentation is very important during an interview. You should always were clean and pressed clothes to show you understand the importance of professional attire. Try not to bring up salary expectations unless the interviewer asks. This will come in due time, do not rush it. It will send the wrong message.

Demonstrate excellent communication skills. Communicating is the foundation every job is built on. It is important that you are able to demonstrate such skills. Show how well you listen. You can do this by asking questions about what has been said, and repeating concepts for clarification. You will also want to make sure that you do not come across as very abrasive or very timid. Try to maintain your professionalism and interact in the conversation. Do not let the interviewer do all the talking.

It is important to portray an ease of getting to work every day. If you are interviewing for a position for a job that is available across town from where you live, you will want to keep that to yourself. You do not want to give the interviewer the opportunity to start scrutinizing your ability to get to work every day. Also, do not discuss the age of your transportation for the same reason.

Ensure that when describing past job duties, you are able to correlate them well to duties existing in the new position. At a minimum, there should be a clear correlation between the skill level to execute past job duties and the duties of the new job you are interviewing for.

It is important to show a readiness to make a change to the position interviewing for. Wavering responses or reluctant responses for follow-up interviews or activities will show the interviewer that you might be "shopping" and not serious about the position you are interviewing for. Be flexible and ready to do what is being asked.

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