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Four Step Process to the Perfect Interview

Preparation 

Preparation will make or break your interview. This may sound obvious, but it’s not. I’ve interviewed many applicants that walked into an interview without knowing about the industry and the company. Below are some simple steps to prepare for the interview.

Personal - Know your own qualifications and how they relate to the position. Review your skills and the character traits you have that will help the company’s bottom line. Mentally review your past achievements and be prepared to describe your work experience in detail. Almost every interviewer will ask you: “Tell me about yourself.” When answering, put yourself in the employer’s shoes. If you were hiring someone for the position, what would you want to know? 

Industry – Know everything you can about the industry. Find out as much as you can about the position, the company and its needs. Knowing these facts will enable you to prove how your background meets those needs. Research the company on the Internet and at your local library. Employers are as interested in your questions as they are in your answers. It is a huge plus if you ask intelligent questions about the position, the company and the industry.

First Impression

The first few minutes are critical, and will set the tone for the interview. To succeed, you must project enthusiasm about the position, show confidence and competence. Your goal is to convince the interviewer that you would be an asset to the company.

Visual Image – Dress appropriate for the position you’re seeking. Your attire must fit well within the office and be immaculate. If you don’t know what the typical attire at the company is, ask when setting up the interview. Your shoes should be polished; pants/skirts and shirts pressed. Clean hair and fingernails are essential. Avoid excessive cologne, jewelry or make-up.

Be Prompt – Be on time! Allow extra time for traffic, parking and slow elevators. Do whatever it takes to arrive a few minutes early. If necessary, drive to the company the night before and time yourself. Late arrival for a job interview is never excusable.

The Interview

Do not rely on your application or resume to do the selling for you. Interviewers will want you to speak for yourself. Your resume was most likely pre-screened by the HR department, and your interviewer hasn’t even seen your resume. Sell yourself! When you are answering the interviewers questions, look the prospective employer in the eye while speaking. Show enthusiasm; if you are interested in the opportunity, enthusiastic feedback can enhance your chances of being considered. The bottom line is that you want appear confident with yourself and your background. Don’t inquire about salary, vacations, bonuses, retirement, etc., on the initial interview unless you are sure the employer is interested in hiring you. If the interviewer asks what salary you want, indicate what you’ve earned but that you’re more interested in opportunity than in a specific salary.

Follow-up

Often overlooked, the follow-up is the final step in the interviewing process. It’s essential that you send a Thank-You Note to every person you met at the company (remember to ask for business cards). In your letter, summarize your conversation and re-emphasize the skills you would bring to the position. If you are interested in the position, avoid sending a generic thank you letter; besides the general “thank you for your time”, instead note some reasons why you are the perfect candidate for the job. Chances are that 100’s of people are interviewing for the same position that you did; you want to note something that will make you stand out and be remembered.

For more tips please contact me at http://www.transhiregroup.com/employee.htm

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Warm-up Before Beginning the Day

Warming up and stretching prior to beginning the workday are key prevention methods to keeping your back healthy.  Muscles that are warmed up are less prone to injury and go a long way to preventing back-related injuries.  The following tips on stretching are excerpted from the National Safety Council’s Fact Sheet, “How to Lift and Carry Safely.”

Leg and Back Warm-up

1. Prop one foot on a chair or stool for support
2. Take a deep breath
3. Ease forward slowly—keep your back slightly curved
4. Blow slowly outward as you ease forward to a seven count
5. Repeat seven times
6. Switch and do the same with the other foot

Backbend

1. Stand with your feet about 12 inches apart
2. Support the small of your back with your hands
3. Hold your stomach in firmly and take a deep breath
4. Arch backward—bend your head and neck as you go, blowing air slowly out for seven counts
5. Repeat seven times

Following the above will ensure that you avoid any injuries.

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Mastering the Interview

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Your Resume a Part of the First Impression Rule

Does your resume follow under the first impression rule?

Absolutely, remember that we get one chance for a “First Impression”.  During these difficult economical and competitive times, when there are so many applicants searching for employment, and sometimes applying for the same position, it is imperative that your resume catches the attention of the recruiter or HR Manager the very first time.  Ensure that you include any/all of the pertinent information, which the company that you are applying for is looking for such as accurate dates of employment(s) including month and year, your title and brief but accurate detailed summary of your responsibilities.  Refrain from a lengthy resume and only list the past 10 years of your work history. Ensure that content is clean, precise, and with no grammatical errors. 

 Remember your resume is a reflection of you; let your “First Impression be a Lasting Impression.”

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Follow Through

Is follow through important when searching for a job? Absolutely, it is crucial in that the person who is hiring and the company you are applying at expects it from you. Follow through is essential for every facet of life. If you follow through in everything you do I guarantee that you will succeed!!

For more information please visit http://www.transhiregroup.com/

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“First Impressions”

During this hard economic times it is extremely important to “Be Prepared” in everything you do, especially when going on a job interview.  You need to come prepared for the interview, dressed appropriately and bring the necessary documents required with you.  Just today, I had to turn a couple of applicants away One candidate was dressed for the beach and another candidate even though advised of the documentation required just did not think it was important enough to follow instructions given.  First impressions are key, remember you only get one shot to impress that employer that is why it’s called ”First Impression”.  For more tips please contact me at http://www.transhiregroup.com/employee.htm

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Tip of The Day

The “Tip of the day” is take time to stop and greet someone in the hallways or in the streets.  There is so much stress nowadays that if we all took a second and stopped and be kind to those who cross our paths the world be so much better.   A nice greeting goes a long way. 

Remember it just takes a second to say   For more tips please contact us at http://www.transhiregroup.com/employee.htm

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Technology vs Personal Contact

I finally was able to meet someone I have been communicating via the telephone and email for a couple of years now. There is nothing better than to finally place a face to the voice on the other side of the telephone. Our meeting was one of the best meetings I have ever had. Electronic communications can only take relationships to a certain degree there is nothing better that the Face to Face contact. For more information please contact http://www.transhiregroup.com/employee.htm

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