Sunday, September 14, 2008

Interview Articles

I believe that there is always room to improve on interview skills and other essential business skills. The article that i found interesting was "It's Your Turn: What to Ask an Interviewer". I found it interesting because this can be a part of interviews that is often overlooked. It is important to convey your interest in a prospective employer. Any question that is appropriate shows that you care and want to learn about the organization. There are certain questions that you should not ask however. Topics such as salary should usually not be talked about unless asked by the interviewer. Some acceptable questions might have to do with your chance of promotion, and where the company and industry will be in the next couple years.

The second article that I found interesting was "How to Get Answers to 5 Key Questions Before Taking a Job". This sort of goes along with the previous article. Learning everything before and during an interview is very important. An interview basically works both ways. You are interviewing the company as well. The author of the article explains how it is a good idea to ask the interviewer if it is acceptable to walk around and talk to regular employees. This way you can get a feel of how everyday workers feel. I believe that both this article and the previous one explain two important factors of the interview process. Many things are overlooked by interviewers. The number one thing to do I feel is to be prepared. There is no such thing as being over prepared for an interview. An employer won't penalize you for being too prepared.

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