KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW

30% of successfully interviewing is all about your enthusiasm, excitement, and energy.

• Smile and stay positive.

• Relax, but stay alert.

• Use eye contact.

• Be yourself.

• Ask questions about the position, company and the interviewer. (Get them talking about themselves, and listen).

• Don’t ask questions about salary, commission, bonuses, vacations or anything else the company can do for you. Wait until you’ve received the job offer.

• Never get too comfortable. Remain professional and on guard. This is a main reason why many people do not excel in final interviews.

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30% of the interview is about showing that you have the skills and desire to conduct the responsibilities of the position.

• Offer specific examples of prior work, and projects, or duties that relate to each question that is asked of you.

• Do not offer general sweeping answers without specific examples.

• Always use examples of responsibilities that relate to the employer’s area of expertise and the position you are applying for.

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30% of the interview is selling yourself.

• Describe your skills.

• Communicate your passions that relate to the position you are interviewing for.

• Show them that you can get along with others and that you can address questions in an organized fashion.

• Always make sure to be excited, but not too dominating that you lead the discussion process.

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10% of the interview is the close. The interview is a sales call; you are the product.

• Ask questions.

• Overcome objections.

• Tell them your interest level, availability, and why you are a superior candidate.

• And this is the hardest part, have fun! Candidates that enjoy the meeting get the job.

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How To Prepare For Your Interview:

• We recommend that both men and women for all interview stages wear conservative professional attire.

• Always dress for success. It is safe to wear plain navy or a dark colored business suit.

• Make sure to research the employer and position you are interested in and be on time.

• We do not represent candidates that do not possess knowledge and passion about the position that they are applying for. Remember that not being prepared tells an employer that you do not respect their time.

• Make sure to be on time. Do not be late and do not show up 30 minutes early. You can make a trial run to the interview location the night/day before and then make sure you allot time for travel. If you arrive 30 minutes early, you can review notes, check your attire, spruce yourself up, and then walk in 5 minutes before the interview time.

• Bring at least 3 copies of your resume.

• Prepare and bring a copy of your references.

• Bring a pen and notebook to takes notes during the interview.

• Prepare questions to ask during the interview.

• Greet everyone in the office with a smile and hello.

• Make sure to fill out all applications neatly and completely because you are being judged on all steps in the procedure.

• Make sure to write down notes to help you remember the highlights of the interview (write down your questions, impressions, and notes about your performance). This will help you in the future interviews and writing thank you letters.

• Directly after any client interview, make sure to call your Scion Staffing Account Executive to provide feedback on the interview. (All feedback is critical)

• ALWAYS email, mail, or drop off a thank you letter with-in 24 hours, preferably the same day you interview.