Interview Center
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A strong resume and cover letter will get you an interview, but only a strong
interview will land a job for you. Browse the informative articles in this Interview
Center to learn how to prepare for interviews, answer common interview questions,
establish rapport with the interviewer and ultimately, land the job. Interview
articles are listed in the order written by
ResumeEdge.
Interview Types
Learn more about the Screening, Informational, Directive, Meandering, Stress,
Behavioral, Audition, Group, Tag-Team, Mealtime, and Follow-up Interviews.
Includes tips and techniques for dealing with each.
Common Interview Questions
While common interview questions might seem easy, it can be difficult to differentiate
your answers from that of other applicants. Read good and bad sample answers
to the most common interview questions.
Difficult Interview Questions
What are your weaknesses? Where do you see yourself in ten years? What do you
look for in a boss? Prepare by reading these helpful tips and sample questions
with suggested answers.
Establishing Rapport with Interviewers
Learn about a few psychological techniques, from body language to mimicry, that
could help to make your interviewers like you and ultimately give you a job.
Dealing with Difficult Situations
Laid off? Out of work for more than three months? Lack experience? Discover how
to deal with it during interviews.
Know Yourself before Interviews
The exercises in this article will provide you with the self-knowledge you need
to answer probing interview questions.
Spin Yourself at Interviews
Learn how to present your experience in the most positive way possible. Market
yourself using these simple exercises as guides.
Research the Company before Interviews
Just as you must know yourself, so too must you know your prospective employer.
Researching the company will help you anticipate its goals and culture, and
tailor your responses appropriately.
Dealing with Illegal Interview Questions
When did you graduate high school? Are you planning to have children? Learn how
to respond to potentially illegal questions without embarrassing your interviewer
and losing the job.
Overcoming Language Barriers
For candidates whose primary language is not English, interviewing can be intimidating
and requires special preparation. This article includes tips for preparing.
Negotiating Salary During Interviews
Brush up on salary negotiation strategy by knowing what you're worth, setting
clear goals, knowing your walk-away salary, and how to be fair to your potential
employer while being fair to yourself.
Writing Interview Thank You Notes
While companies differ in their expectation of a thank you note, some interviewers
take offense at its absence. It always a good idea to send thank you notes
after interviews.
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