The document provides tips for acing a job interview in 12 sections. It advises the job seeker to know themselves and their strengths, know the audience by researching the company and position, communicate effectively by responding thoughtfully and asking questions, assess whether the job is a good fit, negotiate priorities upfront but without fear, and relax by showing humor and enjoying the process. More information is available from the company listed.

1. Acing your Interview Andrew Davis Synergistech Communications

2. Overview Know thyself Know thy audience Communicate Assess the fit Negotiate Relax For more info...

3. Know thyself What kind of work do you seek? industry, location, pace, audience, pay, colleagues, tools, etc. What are your strengths? What do you need to earn?

4. Know thy Audience Understand the job description Visit the company web site. Read it. Read what the trade press, analysts, even employees have to say redherring.com, vault.com, Business 2.0, FastCompany.com Anticipate your interviewers’ concerns

5. Know thy Audience (2) Show up early Humor HR; it’s their turf Dress better than they do Don’t forget your portfolio Customize it for their needs Be prepared to discuss your role, what you think is good, what you’d do better next time

6. Communicate Respond to their concerns Think before you answer Be specific Be brief Don’t ever embellish the truth Ask whether they’ve heard enough

7. Communicate (2) Ask tough questions Demonstrate that you respect yourself; expect them to do likewise Let them know you’re interested Ask ‘where from here?’

8. Assess the fit Do you like them? Can you succeed there? Will the job be good for your career? Will it be fun?

9. Negotiate Be frank about your priorities cash, stock, stress, personality fit, benefits, etc Don’t make fear-based choices Do your best not to settle If you do, be aware of it

10. Relax Show a sense of humor Smile and they’ll smile with you Enjoy yourself You’re much more likeable that way Interviews are 50+ percent chemistry

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