The Job Interview

If you stick to your job search plan, odds are you will be invited for a job interview.

What Is A Job Interview?

An interview is a meeting between a job seeker and an employer. The purpose is to see if there is a match between the person and the job. All of the steps you have taken so far have been leading to the interview. There is a lot riding on the interview. If you perform well, you could get the job. Once again, the key to success is preparation.

What The Employer Is Looking For

The employer already knows something about your skills and interests from reading your resume. They are using the interview to learn more about you as a person. Three questions are of key importance to the employer:

  1. Do you have what it takes to get the job done?

  2. Will you get along with your co-workers?

  3. Will you have good work habits and stay on the job?

The interview does not give the employer a lot of time to know all this about you. So, their first impression of you will make a big difference.

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