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PROFESSIONAL JOB INTERVIEWS. Preparation. 1) Do Your Homework on the Company. Review the company research you have already completed Research most current information Personal contacts (within the firm) General indexes for periodicals & newspapers
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PROFESSIONAL JOB INTERVIEWS Preparation
1) Do Your Homework on the Company • Review the company research you have already completed • Research most current information • Personal contacts (within the firm) • General indexes for periodicals & newspapers • Business Periodicals Index, Wall Street Journal Index • Readers’ Guide to Periodicals, New York Times Index • Local newspapers • Company’s Web site **
2) Practice Answering Tough Questions • Write out the answers to possible questions • Take notes on those answers • Practice answering • (see the other PPT)
3) Do Mock Interviews • Role-play with a friend or colleague • Give her/him questions list • For improvisation • Give her/him background info on the company • Review afterward regarding • Tough questions • Problematic mannerisms • Videotape the session to watch & critique yourself
4) Physically Prepare for the Interview • Get a “good night’s sleep” the night before • Avoid caffeine & other stimulants • Eat about an hour beforehand • energy • so you are not distracted by hunger • Dispel nervous energy • Take a brisk walk • Use the steps instead of the elevator • Stretch
5) Consult your Job Portfolio • Consult the following items from your JP: • Salary research • Temperament Report • Laws & Regulations • Five-Year Plan • Interview of a professional • Bring your JP up to date, if necessary