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Rule #2- The Interview

By: Todd H. Grodin

Now is when you get your shot to show them what it is that you know.

Just like the fine dinner, you do not overeat. Similarly, you do not try to tell the administrator everything that you know. You do, however, want to answer his or her questions while adding pertinent information as you see fit.

Again, like in the main course, relax, enjoy the process and do not under any circumstances rush the process. You need to give the administrator time to "digest" what it is that you are saying.

You know he or she has some idea of what it is that you’ve done. You crafted a very well planned resume that sums up (in one page because no one has the time to read more) what highlights you want the interviewer to know.

Now allow him or her to process what it is that is on your resume and how you match up with the expectations of this encounter.

(Remember when you’ve eaten out at a restaurant and you got the dinner you were looking forward to eating? The same applies here.)

If your talents closely align with what it is that he or she is looking for, then you’ve just multiplied your chances ten fold.

Great Places To Visit To Learn More About Interviews:

1. The Riddle of Job Interviews- http://www.fastcompany.com/online/01/jobint.html

2. How to Handle Job Interviews Successfully- http://www.pohly.com/interview.html

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