The Successful Job Interview Process

Preparing for the Job Interview

Congrats! Your resumes, cover letters and online reputation management have landed you an interview for a new position. Now, be sure your hard work isn't wasted by poor interview skills.

Everybody can produce a decent looking cover letter and resume these days. But interview skills? They take knowledge and some practice.

Some of the best resources on interview preparation are on Monster.com. Below are links to some of these articles. Your assignment is to answer the following questions:

1. What's the best way to handle a question like, "Tell me about your greatest weakness"?
2. Of the six basic interview mistakes, which one or ones are you most guilty of?
3. What is the proper way to follow up after you've completed the interview?
4. How can you handle nerves?
5. What should be your response when you are asked, "Do you have any questions for us?"
6. How should you respond during an initial interview when asked about the salary that you would like to have?

Networking to Land the Interview
You need to be called in before you can knock 'em dead. Here's how.

Broaden Your Network

Interview Prep
Recruiters all agree that preparation is the key to a good interview.

Inside the Interview
What you say and how you act impact the impression you make.

Interview Dos and Don'ts
Find out about good and bad interviewing practices from the pros.

Question: "What Are Your Goals?"

After the Interview
Making a good impression doesn't end when you walk out the door.