Interview Questions - “Tell me about yourself?”

Sandy Hyde — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:32:04 +0000

This interview question used to be my least favorite of all the possible interview questions out there. At first, it appears to vague. However, if you give it some thought, it is a wonderful opportunity to sell yourself. It doesn’t limit you to the questions the interviewer asks. You have the opportunity to toot your horn here.

Be very careful not to be too casual with this question. It’s not just chit chat to warm the interview process. Prepare your sales pitch in advance and deliver it here. Let the interviewer know why you would be a valuable addition to the company and a strong team player other people want to work with.

Dress a Step Up - Interview Technique

Sandy Hyde — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:02:49 +0000

There is a saying, “Dress for the job you want to be promoted to, not the job you’re interviewing for.”

If the Director of Sales wears a suit and tie or business suit to the office, you should wear a suit and tie or business suit to the interview even though you are interviewing for a salesperson who usually wears slacks and an open collar shirt or a skirt and blouse.

Research the company you are interviewing with before the interview and find out what the dress code is. Always dress a little sharper than the normal day to day attire of the company.

It doesn’t hurt to follow this rule on a regular basis if you want to be considered for a promotion. Allow management to visualize you in the new position.

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Interview Questions - “Tell me about yourself?”

Dress a Step Up - Interview Technique