How many of us remember the stress of a job interview? Interviewing can be stressful from every side—whether one is the interviewee for an important new job or whether one is doing the interviewing for a critical position. The solution to the stress, regardless of one’s role, is being properly prepared.
Here are eight tips, from a recent edition of the NonProfit Times Career Center, to help you be prepared and knowledgeable for that interview session:
· Connect with the mission: research the organization, understand its mission and be able to describe how you would be passionate about the organization’s mission.
· Prepare questions: Be sure to have a short list of important questions that demonstrate your interest in and homework about the organization. And I’m not talking about a self-serving question such as, “what’s the salary and vacation schedule?”
· Ask about the interview structure: Ask ahead of time how the interview schedule will be organized, and who will be involved. Knowing this helps preparation.
· Dress professionally: Safest course is to follow a professional dress code for the interview. Much better to over-dress than under-dress. Save your cutoffs and flip flops for the beach.
· Bring important documents: Bring at least two copies of your resume, cover letter and writing samples, if applicable. Bring something that is a tangible demonstration of your positive knowledge and skill for the position.
· Be confident: Be sure to describe some of your positive contributions and accomplishments related to the new position and related to your maturity and good judgment.
· Be flexible: Being flexible is a great strength for any employment role. Be prepared to clearly and succinctly highlight your experience reacting to unexpected situations, or your ability to wear different hats.
A final thought: besides applicable technical qualifications and positive similar experience, every employer is looking for people with a sense of humor and the ability to work well with others. Be sure to show your humor and positive human chemistry during the interview.
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