The video I wanted to post was too long and my music was over my voice, so this was one of the outtake videos, still some good info. Along with the video; here’s what you need to know:
1. Practice, practice, practice..Practice popular interview questions (https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-answer-the-31-most-common-interview-questions) Practice possible inquires that could come up with your resume finesse (We couldn’t find this job on your record, How long has the business been closed?, etc.) Practicing will help you so much!
2. Research the company! (It’s super impressive when you can answer “Why do you want to work here?” with a fact about their company.) Every company has a website and “About Us” section, STUDY IT! If there is no website, that’s a red flag, especially if someone contacted you through email.
Example: Why do you want to work here? Well, I am very passionate about breast cancer research and your company donated over 1.3 million to the National Breast Cancer Research fund as well as your employees volunteering over 10,000 hours at their different facilities Worldwide. It’s important to me that my professional and personal goals can align which is helping people struggling with illnesses and giving back to my community through donations and volunteering.
(YOU SAY SOMETHING LIKE THAT AND YOU ARE SO IN THERE!!!!) I did this and they offered me the job on the spot right there in the group interview!
3. Practice going through your new finessed resume. Practice your new job titles, responsibilities. You want a error free flawless presentation. Be ready to answer any question about the responsibilities you listed. That’s why step #1 is so important.
4. Don’t you ever leave an interview without asking questions! Never! Here are some great questions you can ask your interviewer:
What are additional responsibilities I can expect other than the ones listed in the description?
How long have you been working here? What is the most rewarding part of your position? What do you enjoy about working for this company?
How are our positions related?
Where do you see the company in 5 years?
Is there room for advancement or growth in this opportunity?
Do you have any hesitations about my experience or qualifications?
What kind of training is in place for this position?
What kind of benefits do you offer?
What is the anticipated start date for this position?
5. MAKE THE FIRST THING YOU SAY ABOUT EACH JOB THE MOST IMPRESSIVE!! The first bullet point under each job should also be the most impressive duty/accomplishment/task.
6. Tell us about yourself. This is not your opportunity to tell them you’re from the South side of Chicago and you moved to Atlanta when you were 12 because your mom wanted you to have a fresh start. NO! This is your moment to give some amazing adjectives and background PROFESSIONAL experience about yourself. How long have you been in this industry? What are your strengths? What are you looking for with a new opportunity?
7. Always have multiple copies of your resume with you. Always ask the interviewer(s) if they would like a copy.
CONTROL YOUR ENERGY BASED OFF THE POSITION! (Customer Service interview? Give them professional high energy! Corporate Amerikkka Interview? Give them lowkey professional demeanor with a sturdy handshake and smile.)
9. DRESS THE PART!! I do not care if you are interviewing to be a dog sitter, BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL IS THE ONLY ATTIRE ACCEPTABLE FOR AN INTERVIEW! Retail corporate, home care, medical, it doesn’t matter, dress your best!
10. Do your research on the current salary and city/state average for the position matched with your experience and/or education. This isn’t for the interview, this is once you get an offer.
Glassdoor.com (You can look up previous and current salaries as well as pass interview questions! This site is GOLD. Use it.)
Salary.com (How much are people with your experience and education making? Find out here.)
Resume Templates (click the link)
ATS optimized resumes!! (Available on the link above) This is the system ALMOST every employer utilizes for their candidate database. This system will be the difference between employers seeing “Cashier” vs “Customer Service Manager”. ATS stands for Applicant Tracking System. All cashiers go in once place, managers go in another. It also organizes by last name, age, city and all that good stuff.
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