The Best and Worst Things To Do In an Interview
A couple years ago Megan Ahn, President of accounting and financial professional search firm Accountants Direct, spoke here at California Miramar University. She was a wonderful guest speaker who discussed myriad interview tips, how to hire the most qualified and talented professionals and what constitutes the most professional resumes, among many others.
We were thrilled to have her speak at CalMU so we decided to go back and re-release a couple of valuable interview tips that all business people should learn, especially students of traditional, Hybrid and online MBA programs.
What is the best thing to do on an interview?
Be patient and LISTEN. Before speaking about your credentials and why you will be valuable to their business, listen to what THEY need and what THEY are looking for. Then you can tailor your credentials and work experiences to fit their goals and show them that you are truly the ideal candidate for the position.
Transcript of Interview Tip
Don’t talk;I’m not kidding. Listen. The more that you can listen and learn about the company and what they need to have accomplished, the more successful your interview is going to be. If you listen and you find out what they need to have accomplished, then you can share your experience that is valuable for them to hear about.
What is the best thing NOT to do in an interview?
Sometimes the best things to do are the things you should avoid doing altogether. While being punctual is vital for everyday of your professional career, there is a big difference between arriving early and arriving on time.
Transcript of Interview Tip
This is my favorite tip to give people about interviewing. Everybody tells you that you should show up early. Mine favorite tip is what you should never do on an interview: is show up early! Arrive early outside, wait in your car, listen to your favorite song on the radio, and then go into your interview at the appointed time. Just be on time.
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