Preparing for a Job Interview

Preparing for a job interview can be daunting, but we'll give you some practical, hands on tips for success. You'll be learning some tricks of the trade from a professional recruiter - tips you can use to polish your personal interview skills.

Preparation is more than half the battle, so we'll cover the basics, plus give you an inside look at the interview process. Follow our roadmap for preparing for a job interview and we guarantee that you'll have the tools you need to ace your next employment interview.

Spend some time reviewing the information we provide, and we'll make sure that you're prepared to go head to head with your toughest interviewer.

Your Roadmap to Interview Preparation

Before we break down the interview process for you, we'll set the stage with some general advice. Don't ignore this section! You'll find some good information on what to do before the interview in order to stand out from the crowd.

This is the most frequently asked question that we receive from job seekers. Knowing what to expect before you walk into an interview will help you prepare answers for the toughest questions you'll be asked.

How do you come across in a job interview? Has anyone ever given you an honest assessmemt of your performance? When you're in a real job interview situation, it's very difficult for your interviewer to give you honest feedback. Why? Because they are afraid of being sued. Whether you're new to the job market or have had several interviews but haven't quite closed the deal, we can help. Our mock interview session will give you good interview experience, and more importantly, we'll provide solid, actionable feedback you can use to improve your presentation.

Review essential dress for success guidelines here. We'll give you tips on how to make a lasting first impression!

Once you know what will be asked, how should you answer? We'll give you some guidelines for how to position your answers, along with some advice on dealing with problem areas in your background. Armed with this information, preparing for a job interview will be a snap!

If you're a sales professional, all of our interview advice applies - plus more. We'll give you some guidance on what special questions to anticipate if sales is your specialty.

Interviewing is a two way street. It's your opportunity to "interview" your prospective employer. Find out more about the company and position by asking good questions. We'll tell you how.

You might be surprised to learn that dressing for an interview has not changed much over the years. With business casual being all the rage, find out the current rules for what to wear to an interview.

A serious look at the small things that can torpedo your chances, including a few war stories from the day to day life of a recruiter.

As a recruiter, I'm amazed by how many professional people are willing to skip this step of the process. A well crafted thank you letter can keep you top of mind with hiring managers.

Some of us encounter "writer's block" when it comes to writing thank you notes. We'll show you some actual sample thank you letters that you can customize for your own use.

Companies love to put candidates through a behavioral interview. Questions will start with "Tell me about a time when..." and you'll need to respond with specifics. Learn the ins and outs of performing well in this type of interview.

Everyone loves our top ten lists. Find out our top 10 interview tips here.

Companies often screen candidates out through an initial phone interview. Learn how to make an impact on the phone and increase your chance of meeting the hiring manager face to face. Preparing for a job interview that's taking place by phone is as important as in person meeting.

You've made it through round one. Find out what to expect when you go back for your second interview.

Curious about what questions employers are not allowed to ask you? The list goes way beyond age and religion. We'll give you the questions, along with some advice on how to handle an illegal question if someone actually asks!