In interviews, your job is to convince a recruiter that you have the skills, knowledge and experience for the job. Show motivation and convince a recruiter that you fit the organization’s culture and job description, and you get that much closer to an offer.
7-Step Interview Prep Plan
1. Research the organization.
This will help you answer questions — and stand out from less-prepared candidates.
Seek background information.
Use tools like Vault, CareerSearch or The Riley Guide for an overview of the organization and its industry profile.
Visit the organization’s website to ensure that you understand the breadth of what they do.
Review the organization’s background and mission statement.
Assess their products, services and client-base.
Read recent press releases for insight on projected growth and stability.
Get perspective. Review trade or business publications. Seek perspective and a glimpse into their industry standing.
Develop a question list. Prepare to ask about the organization or position based on your research.
2. Compare your skills and qualifications to the job requirements.
Analyze the job description. Outline the knowledge, skills and abilities required.
Examine the hierarchy. Determine where the position fits within the organization.
Look side-by-side. Compare what the employer is seeking to your qualifications.
3. Prepare responses.
Most interviews involve a combination of resume-based, behavioral and case questions. We encourage you to meet with us to practice telling your story in the best possible way.
4. Plan what to wear.
Go neutral. Conservative business attire, such as a neutral-colored suit and professional shoes, is best.
Err formal. If instructed to dress “business casual,” use good judgment.
Plug in that iron. Make sure your clothes are neat and wrinkle-free.
Dress to impress. Be sure that your overall appearance is neat and clean.
5. Plan what to bring.
Extra copies of your resume on quality paper
A notepad or professional binder and pen
A list of references
Information you might need to complete an application
A portfolio with samples of your work, if relevant
6. Pay attention to non-verbal communication.
Be mindful. Nonverbal communication speaks volumes.
Start ahead. Remember that waiting room behaviors may be reported.
Project confidence. Smile, establish eye contact and use a firm handshake.
Posture counts. Sit up straight yet comfortably. Be aware of nervous gestures such as foot-tapping.
Be attentive. Don’t stare, but maintain good eye contact, while addressing all aspects of an interviewer’s questions.
Respect their space. Do not place anything on their desk.
Manage reactions. Facial expressions provide clues to your feelings. Manage how you react, and project a positive image.
7. Follow up.
Many interviews end with “Do you have any questions?”
Bring a list. You may say, “In preparing for today’s meeting, I took some time to jot down a few questions. Please allow me to review my notes.”
Be strategic. Cover information not discussed or clarify a previous topic — do not ask for information that can be found on the organization’s website.
In your opinion, what makes this organization a great place to work?
What do you consider the most important criteria for success in this job?
A human being has the choice of many things, but since the world exists no one has won the biggest prize of all time CHOOSE YOUR FAMILY. You do not choose your family.
It’s not because you hate them that they’re not related to you. You will always share this strongest blood tie
It means that you are forever attached whether you like it or not.
To say that the family is sacred does not mean the absence of conflicts, the most important is to strive for a compromise and protect unbreakable blood tie, find a way so everybody will do his best and preserve this most precious gift.
In case of conflicts everyone gets the legal vote the blame is the other one, but one thing is even if it is the case the fault should not win over the reason for being who you are.
Here is the key to resolving family conflicts.
1. Schedule a time for positive communication
Avoid pointing to others or make accusations because no one is holy everyone has a black folder. It must communicate with respect and value others. This will help to start calm and soothe the spirits.
2. Make your goal of reconciling yourself
Avoid playing the judge, thinking that everything is fine on your side,
that other family members come to apologize to you. Because if everyone finds himself in the same positions it will be very difficult for everyone. Remember that the goal is to improve things, but not to win on others.
3. Know the origin of the problem
Determine the root of the problem from the beginning and clearly state how it bothers, listen to others, their opinions, fears, inquiries
Avoid feeling diminished or frustrated if your name is ever quoted in anything, after all, it is a page in the book of life, write it as it is.
4. Listen without interrupting.
Make an effort to listen even if it bothers you. Active listening is about identifying the other person’s tone and body language, allowing them to speak without interruption or remark, and make sure you understand.
Listening motivates others to want to listen to you, it also serves to relax the atmosphere, and rebuilds trust in the group.
5. Evaluate and value the point of view of each member.
The evaluation shows the other that you recognize it, since valorization means that you accept their thoughts, their opinions. Even though your own opinions may differ greatly, but validating demonstrates that you consider the other person as human, use the words of respects, emphasize the positive elements that you recognize from other family members.
6. Find a solution together.
Once everyone has expressed, his concerns, opinions, fears is a time to look for a compromise. Each person gives suggestions
All family members should feel good about the proposed solution. Write everything and make a commitment to respect it.
PS If you are unable to resolve your conflicts, ask for help from family members as uncles or friends or a specialist.
First you have to identify the problem and face it.Do not panic stay calm in the situation of a financial crisis. This will help you focus on the solution. Adopt a positive attitude even if the situation is negative.
Make a plan
The plan can be a very effective tool. Make a list of all your expenses starting with the important expenses.Faced with a shortage of money you tend to use credit cards, and you increase your balance to the credit limit and you end up with higher payments which will lead to a bad credit score. This is a mistake to avoid in a crisis, you do not need to add more debt.
Prioritize your bills
Pay the most important bills and needs first, and then pay non – essential bills. The bills that have no immediate consequence will be paid later. if you have the rent or mortgage, the food and other daily needs paid on time you will have a sleep at night, and your subscriptions for sports, magasine and other leisure will be waiting.
Communicate with your creditors
Talk to your creditors, they could help you establish a repayment plan. Ask questions, ask for suitable solutions to your situation, whether to postpone a payment or renegotiate the terms and extend the contract.
Establish the limits of consumption.
Write a list and avoid unnecesary expenses.
Start living according to what you earn. If the expenses are higher than what you earn you will tend to fetch the differences in the debts. While if you consume what you earn or even less you will have peace of mind and you could put some money aside.
Learn how to handle the stress of money
In times of financial crisis, you become emotionally fragile, you are nervous, , many people become vulnerable that they turn to unhealthy activities and often obscure ideas. Conflicts and disputes start. If you feel strange behavior ask for help, talk to friends, family members, the person you trust with whom you feel comfortable or simply ask for help from a specialist. Do not wait for the situation to get worse.
Money should not take control of your life because you are the master of the game.
