Preparing for the Interview

You've just found out that you have an interview with a company you're really interested in working for. You want to make the best impression you possibly can at the interview. But how can you best prepare for the interview?

First of all, do your research and find out as much about the company and the job you are applying for as you possibly can. Does the company have a web site? If so, this is a terrific starting point that provides a wealth of information about the company's products and services, its corporate mission and culture, current openings and qualities considered valuable in their employees.

Remember the more you know about the company, the better prepared you will be for the interview. And the more prepared you are, the better you will perform at the interview.

Try to anticipate the types of questions you will be asked at the interview and then formulate your answers to the questions ahead of time. Try a practice interview with a friend and ask for constructive feedback.

And have a look at the following helpful links, all designed to help you "knock the socks off" the interviewers at your next interview.

Interview Tips from Monster.com These tips from Monster.com are sure to help you prepare for your interview.

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