Interview Strategies

I read "Minor Matters That Make Your Interview" and "Phone Interviews: Tips to Get Called Back".

The first article seemed a little silly. The article suggested things such as making sure you have your clothes ready the day before, and that you should brush your teeth after eating anything. Maybe it's just me.. but it all seemed a little obvious. The one thing that I might not have thought about would be to make sure you know exactly how to get there (not just the address but where you need to go in the building once you arrive) and also the "eyes and ears are everywhere" section. This last section warned that the interview starts when you are in the parking lot, because your possible interviewer could be anywhere.

The second article had a lot of helpful tips. One section said that you should stand up when you get nervous because it can make your voice sound more confident. The beginning of the article also suggested dressing in business attire for your phone interview. I never thought to do this, but it would put me in a more 'professional' state of mind and would probably be very helpful. The article also suggested having a copy of your resume ready as well as a pen and paper, which might help you be in the right state of mind as well.