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10 Steps
1. Getting Started
2. Writing Resumes
3. Using Job Boards
4. Working with Recruiters
5. Networking
6. Interviewing
7. Following Up
8. Negotiating the Job Offer
9. Resigning
10. Starting Your New Job
5 Actions
1. Prepare
2. Look and act the part
3. Know the typical
interview format
4. Know how to answer
and ask questions
5. Practice
Top 10 Mistakes
"All I ask is for powerful people to respond honestly to the questions, and if they can't, explain why." -Bill O'Reilly
 
Quick Tips
Dos & Don'ts to advance your job search
Always come to an interview prepared with questions to ask about the position, the company, and steps going forward. Don't overwhelm the interviewers with your queries - limit your questions to about two or three. Here are two examples:

  • What do you like about working for this company?
  • Why has this position become available?
 
Know how to answer and ask questions
"Tell me about yourself."
This is an open-ended invitation that you should be able to answer as clearly and concisely as possible. Paint the interviewer a picture of who you are, what your experience and interests are, and what your objectives are.

"Why do you want this job?"
That's a very good question. Why DO you want this job? Be able to articulate what appeals to you about the position, as well as what you can bring to it.

"Tell me about your strengths"
Try to tie your answer into how your strengths relate to the position for which you are interviewing. While you're expected to show yourself in the best light, try not to do so in an arrogant manner.

"Tell me about your weaknesses."
Describe one or two things about yourself that may be considered weaknesses, but which you have successfully overcome. You can also take one of your weaknesses and present it as a potential strength.
 
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A question of compensation
Don't bring up the subject of compensation during your interview, but be prepared to discuss it. The interviewer may or may not address compensation this early in the process, and you don't want to appear at all flustered. Part of getting started in your job search includes "knowing your worth” - so be sure to review this before your interview. Know the salary range of this type of job. If questions around your current salary arise, recognize if you were underpaid or overpaid and be able to address why.
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