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Sample Research Interview Guide Resource
How To Get the Interview
Scoring the interview for the job that you want doesnt have to be rocket science. Sometimes you can score that interview by simply making a phone call. There are many ways that people go about trying to get an interview. The methods of achieving one vary by company. It is best to know what the companys application process is before taking your first step.
Generally, when a company is hiring they post an ad in the newspaper or an online job bank. How to contact them is usually included in the ad as well. You dont want to email a resume to a company that is requesting that you walk in with your resume. You dont want to call a company that requires a faxed resume etc. Ignoring their initial contacting information will guarantee that you will not get that interview because you have already proven that you cant follow simple directions.
Sometimes, you can get a job lead from a friend before the job has been posted. If this is the case, you can either ask the friend to give the employer your resume and cover letter. If your friend doesnt actually work where the lead came from, you can try calling about the position and ask what the application procedure is.
There are four general methods of applying for a job, and they include these basic methods.
The smallest thing can mean the difference between your having a new job, or youre still pounding the pavement trying to score a new interview. If you are asked your experience and/or previous work experience, be prepared to answer quickly and explain how long you have been doing that type of work and give a brief description of your duties. That could be the difference between getting an interview and just taking an extra trip for nothing. Since everybody wants to have a leg up when it comes to an interview, it naturally seemed to be appropriate to let you in on what the employers are evaluating you on during an interview. Always fold your napkin on your lap before eating. I hope to hear from you once you have had time to read my resume. |
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