INTERVIEW DO'S AND DONT'S
"You want to give just enough information, realizing that the main course is coming a bit later."
Michelle Clark, Critiquer
10 INTERVIEWING TIPS
Libby Felchle, Division Director of Office Team, is a professional who places administrative and office work professionals on a temporary to temporary hire basis. Here are a few of her top interview tips that could help women put their best foot forward!
1. Do not send thank you items like flowers or candies. Thank you notes either hand written or email is fine.
2. Put achievements on your resume along with duties and responsibilities.
3. Don't be afraid to let your resume spill into two pages if you cannot sufficiently sell yourself on one, but do not exceed two pages.
4. Never have a scented resume or colored paper. You want to stand out but do not overdo it. A chronological resume on traditional paper with black ink would be a great starting point.
5. Do not show up late or too early. Ten minutes early is the perfect amount of time.
6. Prepare for situational interviews. Role play situational questions they might ask, such as, 'Tell me about a time you were faced with a challenge? How did you handle it? How did you overcome it?' Come up with certain answers beforehand.
7. Everyone in the office is evaluating you. It is important to win everyone over, from the receptionist to the CEO. You never know who is involved in the decision making process.
8. Remember the job searching process has changed within the last ten years. Most employers look for employees via Facebook, LinkedIn, or other social medias. Having an online profile, will definitely benefit you in your career search.
9. Never ask about money. Shy away from the money and the benefits in the beginning and focus more on the opportunities and development and growth opportunities that are there.
10. Do not be too generic when the interviewer asks you about your strengths and weaknesses. They don't want to hear you work too hard or you are an over-achiever.
