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Interview Tips and Must Do's
Update Your Resume
Before going into any interview its key to update your resume and make sure it really shows off your skills and accomplishments that will benefit the current company and position you are interviewing for, but are still accurate and current. Perhaps
the position you are interviewing for is more customer service based, make sure you highlight your customer service experience from any jobs you may have had in the past.
Research
Doing your research on a company before interviewing with them can really pay off. Understanding the companies goals and mission shows that you really are interested in the position and are willing to go above and beyond. Learn about the position and what it entails and start thinking about how your experience compliments the position requirements. With job opportunities harder to come by in this market, you really need to have a great first impression and let the potential employer know you can do this job.
Dress Professionally
You may not be a suit person, but no matter what, when you land the interview it's time to pull it out of the closet, dust it off and put it on. Sure you may be the only one in the office in a suit while you are interviewing, but it lets the hiring manager know that you are serious and you know what is appropriate for situations.
Prepare for Interview Questions
Of course we can't walk you through your sales or management interview step by step, but we can offer you some basic questions you should be prepared to answer. When interviewing for a sales position the questions below can be expected to be asked by an employer.
- Build a relationship (small talk/general conversation).
- Explore the client/customer's needs.
- Sell to the needs of the prospect.
- Try closing the sale.
- Overcome the client/customer's objections.
- Close the sale.
Be On Time
It is so important to be on time, running late can determine the tone of the interview and your chances for landing the job. If the interviewer is on a schedule, you may have just cut your interview in half and won't have the opportunity to shine. Make sure you leave with plenty of time, you never know when there will be an accident, traffic or if MapQuest will lead you astray. One thing to keep in mind though, just because you get there early doesn't mean you need to go in and sit there for a half hour, being 5-10 minutes early is more appropriate.
Follow Up
The interview went great, maybe it didn't, but it is so important to send a thank you note or email. This shows that you are interested in the position and you never know when your resume will land in front of the person again. It may not be at the same company, but leaving a positive lasting impression can go a long way.