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Seven Phases of an Interview
   
Bullet Before You Go In Before You Go In
   
  Research the Employer
  Contact people that you may know who work there
Be on time for the interview
   
Bullet Opening Moves Opening Moves
   
  Appearance
   
Bullet Clothing and grooming Clothing and grooming
   
  Creating A Relaxed Atmosphere
   
Bullet 1 Creating A Relaxed Atmosphere Smile
Bullet 1 Creating A Relaxed Atmosphere Comment on something personal in the interviewer's office
Bullet 1 Creating A Relaxed Atmosphere Ask some opening questions
   
Bullet The Interview The Interview
   
  Prove Abilities
Answer Problem Questions
   
The Interview Answer the question briefly, in a non-damaging way
   
Bullet Closing Closing
   
Don't Let the Interview Last too Long
Summarize Key Points
   
Bullet 1 Closing Use your judgment and keep it short
Bullet 2 Closing Review major issues that came up in the interview
Bullet 3 Closing If a problem came up, repeat your solution to it
Bullet 4 Closing Whatever you think the interviewer may see as a reason not to hire you, bring it up again and present your reasons why you don't see it as a problem
Bullet 5 Closing Review your strengths for this job
   
Use A Call-Back Closing
   
Bullet 6 Closing Thank the interviewer by name
Bullet 7 Closing Express interest in the job
Bullet 8 Closing Arrange a reason and a time to call the employer back
Bullet 9 Closing Say 'thank you' and 'good-bye'
   
Bullet Follow-Up Follow-Up
   
After You Get Home, Make Notes on the Interview
Send a Thank You Letter
Call Back When You Said You Would
   
Bullet Negotiations Negotiations
   
Salary
Job Title
Advancement Possibilities
Work Schedule
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Fringe Benefits
   
Bullet Making A Decision Making A Decision
   
The Right Career Choice
   
Bullet The Right Career Choice Make a list of positives and negatives concerning the job then make the best choice for you.