The Interview Game Plan
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Think of the big interview as game day. What’s your strategy? How will you practice, suit up and meet the opposing team? Follow our advice so you’re prepared to play your best. Who knows? You may find yourself the hiring company’s No. 1 draft pick.
Pre-Game Warm-Up: Prepare for the Interview
- Do Your Homework Before the Big Interview
- Interview Practice Makes Perfect
- Tactics for Handling a Panel Interview
- Dress Appropriately for Interviews
- Interview Cheat Sheet
The Kick-Off: At the Interview
- 100 Potential Interview Questions
- Nonverbal Communications: Escape the Pitfalls
- The 2-Minute Drill
- Six Sloppy Speech Habits
- Can This Interview Be Saved?
Review the Tape
Kirsten Chorpenning is a career advice writer who empowers job seekers to take control of their career paths using Monster’s comprehensive job search and resume tools. She specializes in helping job seekers find rewarding jobs in today’s dynamic work environment.Holding a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in writing, Kirsten combines academic knowledge with five years of career industry experience to provide practical job search guidance. She focuses on the nuances of the modern job market and effective strategies for job applications. Her work, which focuses on providing actionable advice on how to secure interviews and achieve long-term career success, has been featured in Forbes, Money Talks News, MSN, and FlexJobs.
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