A job interview is an opportunity for the company to get to know the candidate, but also for the candidate to get to know the company. Interviewing is a two way street that could be considered an art form. Being well-prepared is often the only way to ace an interview and land that job.
We've searched the web to give you some ideas, tips, and tricks to get the most out of your interviewing experience.
1. Seven Lies Every Job Interviewer Tells That You Must Be Aware Of: Sometimes there are certain statements that come from an interviewer that seem a little off. Job Cluster has seven red flags that you should be aware of during the interview process.
2. 5 Great Questions the Reveal a Toxic Company Culture: Candidates are often so busy trying to convince hiring managers that they're right for the job that they forget that they're interviewing the company as well. Careerbliss provides questions that you can ask to reveal potential red flags about your potential workplace.
3.121 Interview Questions and Answers: If you're looking to seriously prepare for your interview, this post provides 121 questions and answers that appear in most interviews. Having well-rehearsed answers to these questions can make an interview less stressful, although there's always the chance that the interviewer might throw a curveball.
4. How to Prepare for the Second Interview: So you aced the first interview and now you're up for another. Understanding how the second interview differs from the first is important. Use Undercover Recruiter's tips to prepare yourself for round 2 so you can get that job offer.
5. Secrets to Successful Job Interview Thank You Notes: You're done with the interview, now it's time to wait. But before you take your seat next to your phone, make sure you send a thank you note to your interviewer. Many underestimate the power of a great thank you note, but as Work Coach Cafe points out, not sending a thank you note can indeed hurt your chances of getting the job.
Job interviews are difficult and striking a good balance between selling yourself and examining the company is necessary to ensuring that the job is a good fit for everyone.
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