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Joined April 2009
Tip: If you get a 2nd interview, try to find out what the agenda is for that day. It may take longer than expected.
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Tip: Feel free to take notes during an interview, using an interview binder. Ask follow-up questions based on your notes. #gosavant
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Make sure U explain gaps in employment. Have U taken addt'l courses or volunteered? Illuminate what skills U have acquired during this time.
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Have yr 30-sec “who I am, my background, my goals” elevator speech prepared & ready 2 use when meeting recruiters @ the job fair.
Great question to ask the interviewer: What are the biggest challenges I will face in the 1rst few months here? #gosavant
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An informational interview is a great way to network--just because a company doesn't need U now doesn't mean it won't in the future!
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People have less experience interviewing than practically anything else in their lives. Practice! #gosavant http://bit.ly/8bmd62
Every interviewer subconsciously wants U 2B the 1. Be yr friendly self & let the interview progress naturally! Don't oversell. #gosavant
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When asked about yr weaknesses in an interview, mention an actual weakness. http://bit.ly/2Enlm1 How NOT to interview #gosavant
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