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• Get financial information and research new developments in the company. Some resources are: a company’s web page, annual report, Lexis/Nexis, research in the Wall Street Journal and business sections of major newspapers for key articles about a company.
• What niche does this company have in the market?
• Make a list of questions that could be a problem for you in the interview; rehearse how you will

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Author: George Washington University | Source: The Graduate Career Center | Subjects: Interview Preparation, Interviewing

Here are some examples of body language cues and their possible interpretations.

• Crossed arms—closed off or defensive
• Fidgeting, running tongue along teeth, playing with hair or jewelry, or tapping feet—nervous or bored
• Lack of eye contact or, conversely, staring too intently without breaking a gaze—untrustworthy
• Leaning back—uncomfortable
• Clasping hands behind the head while leaning back—looking to gain power
• Leaning forward—interested in the conversation
• Smiling or attempting to be humorous—friendly
• Eye contact

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Author: Jennifer Rae Atkins | Source: What Your Body Language Tells Interviewers | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subjects: Interview Skills, Interviewing

Ask questions about new products, how research and development is structured at the company, management strategies at the company, how the company has changed, and potential product growth.

Source: PayScale | Subjects: “Interviewing” Companies, Interviewing

• Arrive early for the interview- get mentally prepared.
• You are interviewing the company, it is a two-way street.
• Be enthusiastic – you must show that you are interested in the job. This leaves a big impression on the interviewer.
• Dress to your advantage- conservative is best.
• If at all possible, do not discuss salary in the initial interview. This might be tempting, but you do not have enough

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Author: George Washington University | Source: The Graduate Career Center | Subjects: Interview Preparation, Interviewing

The key to coping with age bias is to provide the right feedback and dismiss concerns about age right off the bat. Most times, a subtle age bias will appear in questions and comments from interviewers. The trick is identifying the questions and knowing the best way to answer them. Here are nine practice questions and suggested replies.

1. Tell me about yourself. Focus on your

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Author: Terryn Barill | Source: Interview strategies for fighting age bias | Original Publication: TechRepublic | Subject: Interviewing

Source: How to Stay Graceful in a Stress Interview | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subject: Interviewing

1. What do you find most frustrating about your position?
2. Why is this position open?
3. Can you describe a typical day in this role?
4. Where do you see this position in three to five years?
5. What is the company’s policy regarding training?
6. Would the job description assigned to me be based on my interest areas?
7. What are the company’s financial stability and future growth possibilities?
8. Could you describe the work culture (do people

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Source: Get a better picture of a potential job by asking these 14 questions | Original Publication: TechRepublic | Subjects: “Interviewing” Companies, Interviewing

You should be prepared for a few different approaches to interviewing. You may encounter behavioral interviewing or the case approach to interviewing. On occasion a company may give a stress interview to determine how a candidate handles himself under pressure. You may also get a panel interview, however employers often tell you in advance so you are prepared for it.

Author: George Washington University | Source: The Graduate Career Center | Subjects: Interview Preparation, Interviewing

Subject: Interviewing

Most commonly used in investment banking, stress interviewing is the deliberate creation of an uncomfortable situation in order to test how the candidate reacts to pressure.

The ethics of this kind of interviewing are questionable, and it is far from certain that the stress created is similar to what would occur on the job. However, it’s also true that one person’s stress situation … [ Read more ]

Source: How to Stay Graceful in a Stress Interview | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subjects: How to Stay Graceful in a Stress Interview, Interviewing

1. Avoid asking questions that are answered in the company’s annual report or employment brochure. Recruiters are familiar enough with their own information to recognize when you haven’t done your homework. If some information in the annual report isn’t clear to you, by all means ask for clarification.
2. Don’t bring up salary or benefits in the initial interview. This is a major mistake. The majority of companies

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Source: Turning the Tables in the Interview | Original Publication: Career Recruitment Media, Inc. | Subjects: “Interviewing” Companies, Interviewing

This method is used by large consulting firms and multinational companies.

• The purpose of this interviewing approach is to screen for certain skills and characteristics found in successful employees in the company.
• Interviewer will ask specific questions about a candidate’s experiences to determine if he/she has demonstrated certain job characteristics such as: leadership, creativity, initiative.
• The interviewer will ask pointed follow-up questions such as:
• “Can you

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Author: George Washington University | Source: The Graduate Career Center | Subjects: Behavioral Interview, Interviewing, Interviewing Approaches

Before an interview, learn about career-related issues in your selected field and prepare a two-minute presentation; think through the key points you want to make in response to typical interview questions; develop a portfolio; create a weighted list of must-haves and nice-to-haves in a job; and choose and brief your references. For a specific interview, there are three levels of preparation you can do, depending … [ Read more ]

Author: Aparna Kumar | Source: What to Do before the Big Interview | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subjects: Interviewing, Preparing for the Interview

If the interviewer ignores you when you walk in the room, just dive in with something like, “I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and tell you why I think I’m the right person for this job.” After a long pause, you might say, “Perhaps I didn’t make myself clear.” Then explain your previous response.

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Source: How to Stay Graceful in a Stress Interview | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subjects: How to Stay Graceful in a Stress Interview, Interviewing

Now that you know what you shouldn’t ask during the interview, determine what questions you should ask. If you plan to ask a lot of questions, it would be wise to have a typed list.

1. Ask specific questions about the position. You need to know what duties will be required, and if this hasn’t already been covered, it’s time to ask appropriate questions to

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Source: Turning the Tables in the Interview | Original Publication: Career Recruitment Media, Inc. | Subjects: “Interviewing” Companies, Interviewing

• Be as specific as possible. Avoid “usually” or “always” responses – no hypothetical answers.
• Try to use examples related to education, work or extracurricular experience.
• Take the necessary time to organize your thoughts and responses, “I’ll have an answer for you in a second.”
• Ask for clarification if needed: ” Am I answering the question … am I on the right track?”

Author: George Washington University | Source: The Graduate Career Center | Subjects: Behavioral Interview, Interviewing, Interviewing Approaches

Author: Eric Wilinski | Source: What to Expect in I-Banking Interviews | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subject: Interviewing

Quality and comprehensive questions score points. Do not discuss job mechanics.

• What is the number one priority of the person who accepts this job?
• What do you consider the five most important day-to-day responsibilities of this job?
• What do you see as the strengths of the department?
• What does the department hope to achieve in the next two to three years? How will that help the company?
• How

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Source: Turning the Tables in the Interview | Original Publication: Career Recruitment Media, Inc. | Subjects: “Interviewing” Companies, Interviewing

This method is usually used by management consulting firms and large corporations.

• Employers use this method to assess if you think logically, have problem solving skills and know business principles.
• Classic business cases are given to test analytic ability, the ability to sort out key facts and stay focused.
• Some consulting firms think that this is the best test of a typical consulting situation for

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Author: George Washington University | Source: The Graduate Career Center | Subjects: Case Interviews, Interviewing, Interviewing Approaches

Your interviewers will be trying to learn three basic things about you.

1. First, they want to learn about your personality, and whether you’d fit in with the people you’d be working with. Expect questions that get at your strengths, weaknesses, leadership skills, ability to work in a team, professionalism, and work ethic (see Behavior Interview section)
2. Second, your interviewers will be looking for evidence

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Author: Eric Wilinski | Source: What to Expect in I-Banking Interviews | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subjects: I-Banking Interview, Interviewing