The Interview Follow-Up

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The post-interview stage can be just as stressful as preparing for the interview, especially when you are anxiously waiting to hear a reply. A follow-up note or phone call can send a good message to potential employers after an interview. Some even expect it.

Send A Thank-You
Within a day or two of your interview, send your interviewer a note to reinforce your interest in the position. It should include a genuine thank you, a reminder of your strongest assets, and a closing that indicates your enthusiasm about the next step. If you don’t think your interview went well, offer to give them additional references or documentation of your skills. Don’t call attention to any of your mistakes. Your message can be quick and to the point. Whether you hand-write the thank-you or email it depends on the company.

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Tips for Branding Yourself in an Interview

Guest Author: Global resume authority Jessica Hernandez of http://www.greatresumesfast.com is a former HR Manager who partners with professional- and executive-level candidates to create authentic, branded resumes and cover letters.
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Your personal brand is an essential component in helping you stand out in any aspect of your job search. Defining yourself as a professional is just as crucial in your resume and cover letter as it is in your interview.

But how can you go about branding yourself in your interview? Here are some tips that, with a little practice and a lot of confidence, could help you share your personal brand in a way that will make you unforgettable to your interviewers.

Summarize Yourself in Three Words

It’s likely that you will be asked the statement, “Tell me about yourself.” during an interview. A great way to use this opportunity to brand yourself is to say you can summarize yourself in three words—then choose words that not just describe your talents and skills but actually brand you as a professional.

Share Your Personal Philosophy

Another way to brand yourself in an interview is to share your motto or personal theme for living life. It’s always great if growth and self-motivation are incorporated, but ultimately, you want this statement to be something that truly represents who you are and want to be personally and professionally.

Expand on a Testimonial or Recommendation

If someone has given an amazing testimonial that is listed on your resume or your LinkedIn page, consider sharing and then expanding upon it by explaining that your mission is to continue the same work ethic with your passion for the field you love as your guide.

Many job seekers make statements like “I am a hard worker,” or “I really want to grow in this field,” during their interview, which are fine. But to truly stand out, consider incorporating your personal brand. This could help make you the most memorable candidate in the bunch.

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4 Ways to Ace Your Job Interview

Guest Author: CareerAlley
Website: http://CareerAlley.com

Action is the foundational key to all success.” Pablo Picasso

There is no single list of job interview questions that you can study that will allow you to be flawless. In the end, there you are likely to be surprised by the “tough question” in an interview sooner or later. Your best bet is to be prepared for the standard questions, and then tailor your preparation to the company. How, you may ask, can you tailor your preparation to a specific company? There many ways to find out specifics about company interviews. While every interviewer will ask different questions, there are some questions and styles that are standard for some companies. Read on.

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How to Seal the Deal on a Job

Guest Author: John D. Hoover
Website: http://muchbetterjobs.com

You have had a second or third face-to-face interview, and are waiting to hear how you stack up against the other final candidates. NOW it is time to pull into the lead candidate position.

Immediately after the last interview, where they indicate that there are several candidates left to interview, is the time to re-write your resume to exactly address all their qualifications and how you meet or exceed all their necessary requirements – based on all the items discussed in all previous interviews. Be sure to answer any comments, concerns or even relatively small comments they made during the previous meetings to show how you fit in completely.

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