Tip #6: Write a list of five key points you plan to express in your interview.
You’ve heard this before – prepare for the interview. Research the company, find out who you’re interviewing with, and review the typical interview questions people tend to ask.
But also think about the key points you want to get across in your interview. Based on the job description and what you know about the position – consider what you want them to know about you. Ask yourself: What are the things I want to make sure I get across during my time with them?
One way to do this is to make a list of your best qualities and accomplishments – what you bring to the table that is relevant to the position. On the day of the interview, two things can potentially happen. One, the interviewer will ask you specific questions where you can simply “slant” your responses around the points you planned to mention. Or, two, you’ll end up talking about other things – but when the time comes that they ask for your questions or thoughts, you can use this opportunity to make your points. Write them down and have them in front of you if you’d like. There’s nothing wrong with that.
Go for it and good luck,
Hallie,
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These career tips are excerpted from one of my recent career articles published in the National Contract Management Association’s “Contract Management” magazine. finding a career you love
