Trish’s Jobsearch Tips

Some more tips for the day before the interview to help take the stress off.

Interviewing as discussed can be very stressful, you need to be prepared before you go. It will help to take some of the stress off. I remember an old commercial about this girl that was going for an interview and she looked in the mirror and said “Why did I cut my hair I look like a squirrel?” I found that to be a very funny commercial and I still remember it, because I remember how stressed she seemed even now.

So if you are prepared before you go, you won’t be rushing around like a chicken with it’s head cut off in the morning.

• Get your clothes ready the night before, press everything, be sure your shoes are clean.

• Print several copies of your resume.

• Print the job description if it’s available. You can use this as a tool during the interview to tick off your strengths and skills that match the job description. If you have a story that matches it works well too.

• Don’t forget to get the directions, I usually print out the Map and directions and take them along as well.

• You should have been practicing, and you should already have done your research about the company so your are fully prepared. (I printed out several pages from the website to have with me, so they were handy when it came time for me to ask questions.)

• Get your briefcase ready to insert those extra resumes, a folder, a pen, a notebook, a pack of gum or breath mints, pda or planner. (All of the above can be inserted into the folder along with the extra resumes this way they are neat and tidy and ready for the interview)

• If you are driving gas up the car, if you are taking public transportation be sure to check the schedules to ensure you will arrive in enough time for the interview.

• Don’t forget to set the alarm the night before (you don’t want to be late)

• Relax and get a good nights sleep

• Best practice is to arrive at least 15 minutes before the interview. This way if they ask you to complete an application you aren’t keeping the interviewer waiting.

These tips should help take some of the edge off the morning of the interview and allow you to focus on what is important putting your best foot forward and making a good impression so you can land that job!

Sorry so busy yesterday, I didn’t have time to update the blog my apologies.

Yesterday I went to the NYC, took the train for my first interview. It went well, met with someone from Human Resources, she told me they are in the interviewing process and I should hear back within the next two weeks to come back for a second interview, the interview lasted about (45 minutes).

Today, I had my second interview, I drove to this one, I took my GPS but still got lost, drove around in circles for about 15 minutes, very confusing area. The interview went very well, I met with the hiring manager and CFO the interview lasted about 2 hours (good sign!). We discussed when they will be making a decision, he said by the end of the week that he had several more interviews in the next few days, but that he wanted me to come back and meet the staff and CEO on Monday or Tuesday, I was encouraged. (Just a quick hint, I impressed him because, I had copies of my resume, the job description that his HR rep had sent me along with the product pages in reference to the position I would be supporting so I could ask questions.)

Will keep you appraised as things progress. I have another interview tomorrow.

Have a nice day

Trish