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You and Your Interview
Presenter: Keith Brooks CIO of Vanessa Brooks, Inc.
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What is an Interview?
About 30 seconds long Always Informative to you and them An audition...yours...and theirs It is a CHANCE, not a guarantee, of ANYTHING Your opportunity to see the world differently No idea, but each one is different from the next Your chance to ask for the job Never a waste of time
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DO NOT LIE...EVER...ABOUT...ANYTHING Learn how to say “I don't know, but” instead Know yourself, your personality, your needs and
desires and then look for them in prospects Be yourself. Yes, it is a cliche, but it is true too If you get a bad feeling from meeting someone,
listen to your instinct and look elsewhere Be decisive, open and upfront about your needs
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Do your Research Call the company Take your resume Stay calm If a phone interview, stand or walk around Plan for the unexpected, like rain or traffic Arrive early (15 minutes or less) Think positively and focus your thoughts
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Our time is important to us Why do WE need YOU? What do YOU want from US? And be specific! Always be able to answer basic questions Tell us about XYorZ related to our needs Learn from each interview, take notes afterwards Help each other, that is what friends and
collaboration is about
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That's it, 30 seconds to impress Think Twitter response types but be friendly
Clothes make the man or woman So does hair, makeup, earrings, jewelry or tattoos
Confidence is good, but not arrogance You have knowledge, you want to learn how to use it
You are “on” before you walk in the building Remember to be nice to EVERYONE you see
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Learn about the company or person beforehand Linkedin, Google, Twitter, Facebook, Jigsaw
Stay focused on your interests But be open to alternatives if offered
Learn about body language...yours and theirs Many websites and books on this topic
Ask for help and guidance always in life
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Keep it simple Use your words, not mine Stay calm Think happy thoughts Your instincts are correct There are no tricks, they want you to succeed Stick to the question topics unless asked Never imply the interviewer is...anything!
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Be a Boy/Girl Scout and Be Prepared Know why you want to work for them Understand what you offer and explain it to them Ask good GREAT questions!
Why? Because their own staff doesn't! It's your job until you lose it, don't lose it Before you leave...ASK for the job!
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Learn how to seal the deal Ask questions Ask for the job!
Ask if anything will stop you from getting it If they ask when can you start, smile, and ask if
you got the job and what happens next Thank them for their time You are still “on” until you leave their premises
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Email as soon as possible a thank you note Include details from the interview and your interest
in the role Or hand write and mail one
As long as your handwriting is legible Never presume no, until you are told no
Do not bother them every day either Thank anyone that helped you get the interview
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Google these phrases Dress for Success (also many books) Body image books
Search Amazon for Joe Navarro, ex-FBI Sales or closing sales(find the dummy book shown)
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/campus-overload/2010/02/rock_your_internship_interview.html
http://www.jobweb.com/Interview/help.aspx?id=402
Read, Watch, Listen, Do, Be Proactive
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Keith Brooks
CIO, Vanessa Brooks, Inc.
http://www.vanessabrooks.com
Blog: http://blog.vanessabrooks.com
Twitter/FriendFeed/Skype: lotusevangelist
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