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Company-Site Interviewing Techniques

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IN THIS ISSUE:

• Job Search Tip of the Week - "Company-Site Interviewing Techniques"
• Help Spread The Word!
• Job Search Links
• Free Job Search Book

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- Job Search Tip of the Week, by Brian Krueger, author of "College Grad Job Hunter," the #1 book for entry level job search:

"Company-Site Interviewing Techniques"

The Voice Warm-up Technique
Have you ever been awakened by the phone in the middle of the night? "He-l-l-o?" And you wonder where that froglike voice comes from? Your vocal cords are simply not warmed up yet.

The same thing can happen at the company-site interview. You have little opportunity to actually speak until you arrive at the company-site. And then you are expected to talk nearly nonstop for the remainder of the day.

Take the time to warm up your voice on the way to the interview. If you are driving, turn on a radio station you enjoy and sing along. Top of your lungs is just fine. If you are taking a cab, either spend time talking with the cabbie (they have some of the most interesting stories you will ever hear) or ask to have the radio turned on. Again, sing along--although perhaps a little more quietly than if you were in your own car.

In any case, use and stretch your vocal cords before beginning your day of interviewing. You will benefit with a clear and resonant voice.

The Lobby Waiting Technique
As you arrive at the company, take note of the surroundings. If this is the corporate headquarters, take note of the grounds and buildings. These are often major sources of pride for image-conscious companies.

When you arrive in the lobby, you should step up to the receptionist, state your name (present one of your networking business cards if you have them), who you are there to see, and the time of the appointment. Note that you should say you have an "appointment," or "meeting" scheduled, not "an interview."

The receptionist will notify your contact and will inform you of your status. "Jane will be with you in just a few minutes. Feel free to take a seat." Do not sit down. Instead, walk around the lobby, looking first at the walls for plaques and awards. Read them all. And if there is a product display, study it closely. Next, look for employee newsletters or other internal documents which may be displayed by the waiting room table. Finally, take note of the industry trade magazines that are being displayed.

This information will give you a very practical feel for the corporate culture, as well as an excellent starting point for rapport-building small talk throughout the day.

Next newsletter: "The Company-Site Interview Process"

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- Help Spread The Word!

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Job Search Links:

• Searching job postings
• Setting up a job alert
• Post your resume
• Update your posted resume
• Creating your resume
• Quickstart resume templates
• Creating your cover letter
• Career information/exploration
• Employer research
• Top Entry Level Employers
• Interviewing techniques
• Salary info--how much are you worth?
• Job offer negotiation

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