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Interviews


Learn how to master the interview, from preparation to negotiations.

Job Interview Basics:
Prepare Well to Present Well


You put together a solid resume and cover letter, and you've just been called in for an interview. If you're like most job seekers, you may be thinking you'll just throw on a decent outfit that morning, show up on time, and wing it. That's fine, if your goal is to be like most job seekers.

Step-by-Step Job Interview Preparation


You’ve landed a job interview. Now you need to make sure you’re ready for it. Follow our handy checklist to help you take the right steps before, during, and after a job interview to maximize your chance of landing the job.

A 3-Step Interview Strategy for Career Changers


Most people change careers or industries (not just jobs) several times during their working years. Sometimes the change is planned, other times it just happens. In times of high unemployment, many workers switch careers out of desperation, because their own industries are not hiring. If you're thinking about making such a change, you must be able to adequately address an interviewer’s concerns about your lack of experience in the field or industry you want to work in. Take a look at the details behind a powerful, three-step response strategy.

Must-Ask Interview Questions


An interview is supposed to be a dialog, not an inquisition. If you don't have any questions prepared to ask the prospective employer, you’re missing a huge opportunity. At your next interview, be sure to present at least five questions to illustrate your preparedness, your enthusiasm for the job, and your desire to ensure a good fit.

Phone Interview: Tips and Tricks


Companies frequently use phone interviews as a way to pre-qualify your interest and expertise after seeing your resume. This kind of interview also gives you an opportunity to decide if the job is worth pursuing.

Interviewing Tips: What Hiring
Managers Really Want From You


Ever wonder what goes through the hiring manager's head when you're being interviewed? We asked Michael Neece, author and CEO of Interview Mastery, to shed some light on that question. The web's most widely used job interview program for job seekers, Interview Mastery resulted from Michael's 20 years spent conducting and analyzing some 3,000 job interviews at a wide range of companies.

The Interview: How to Answer
the Salary Question


We all want to be honest and forthcoming in an interview. So when the question "What are you making now?" or "What kind of salary are you looking for?" comes up, it's tempting to just cite a number or a range and move forward.

Negotiate with Confidence


OK, you’ve got the job offer. While it may not give you everything you were looking for, you know they want you, and you want them. Should you ask for more money? How about working one day a week from home? Follow our tips and tricks on what you can negotiate in the offer.

Networking's Best-Kept Secret:
Informational Interviews


You always hear how important it is to network, but the informational interview - one of the most effective forms of networking - is so underused it’s almost a secret. An informational interview can be an excellent way to gain insight into a specific field or organization that interests you, without the pressure of a job hanging in the balance.
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