The Strong Interviewing Skills in Job Search

No matter how introverted you may be, anyone can learn to interview well. It simply takes learning some basic rules and then practicing and refining your technique as much as possible.
But, remember that no matter how good your marketing preparation, cover letter, and resume may be, you can’t get a job without a good interview.
Some basic facts about the interview:
•first impressions are key;
•the interviewer reaches a decision about you in the first five minutes;
•good interpersonal skills are extremely important;
•dress for success is more than a cliche…know the appropriate dress code — and dress for success;
•you need to try and control the tempo and flow of the interview…don’t just respond, but initiate;
•prepare for both traditional and behavioral-based interview questions;
•prepare questions to appear proactive;
•remember that you are selling a product — yourself — so don’t be modest.
Wondering about the different types of job interviews? Then visit our Types of Job Interviews.

Get practice with various types of interviewing styles by taking advantage of our Job Interview Questions Database. For all other information about interviewing, including information on traditional and behavioral interviewing, follow this link to Quintessential Careers: Interviewing Resources

Quoted from Katharine Hansen and Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.