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10 Tips For Mastering
Interviews

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Interviewing is a
tough time in a
person’s life.

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You want to give a good
first impression while at
the same time you want
to learn more about the
potential opportunity and
the people you might be
working with.

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It’s also a time when you
have to keep some
information close to the
vest, like how much
money you want, and be
completely upfront about
other information.

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All this while still trying to
impress can be a tall
order.

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Here are 10 tips for
mastering interviews:

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1. Research the Company

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There are many resources
available for you to find
as much information
about the company and
the opportunity as
possible.

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Research them online,
review periodicals and
network to find out what
there is to know about
the company.

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This will make you look
educated and interested
in the position and will
help you with the next
tip.

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2. Prepare a List of
Questions to Ask

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What do you want to
know about the company
and the opportunity?

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Make sure to come with a
few questions.

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This helps give the
interviewer something to
talk about and it makes
you seem more
interested in the position
and proactive.

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3. Practice & Prepare
Your Answers

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You know many of the
questions you’re going to
be asked.

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Prepare your answers in
advance and practice
them.

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If you have a friend or
family member that can
help, enlist them and hold
mock interviews.

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4. Dress Appropriately

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Dress for the company,
the opportunity and the
interviewer.

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If you’re interviewing with
a fashion company or a
creative position then it’s
important to dress for the
role.

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If you’re interviewing for
management or an
accountant position then
traditional suits are
appropriate.

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When in doubt,
overdress.

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5. Know Who You Are
Interviewing With

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You know the company
you’re interviewing with
and the opportunity
you’re interviewing for.

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Do you know the interviewer?

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Find out as much as you
can about the people
you’re going to be
meeting with.

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This may help you
prepare some appropriate
and relevant questions.

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6. Stay Positive

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People are attracted to
positive and optimistic
people.

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When you’re interacting
with the interviewer and
responding to their
questions, stay positive.

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7. Relax

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Yes, interviewing is
stressful.

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However, the more
relaxed you are the more
productive the entire
experience will be for
everyone.

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You relax and everyone
else will relax too.

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8. Come Prepared With
the Proper Information

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Come prepared with
business cards, a
notebook and pen for
taking notes and a few
resumes and references.

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9. Take Notes

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If you have any
questions, write them
down as you make your
way through the
interview.

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That way you don’t have
to interrupt the
interviewer and can ask
the questions when it’s
appropriate to do so.

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Also, taking notes will
help you communicate
with the company during
follow-up conversations.

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10. Thank Everyone for
Their Time and
Consideration

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Always be gracious.

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Interviewing is a skill that
can be improved with
practice.

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Be yourself.

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Do your best and follow
these ten tips for a great
interview.