how can I be successfull in an interview?
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You need to know the needs of the company, business, whatever, and you need to go in and convince them that you will meet these needs.  Learn as much as you can about the company.  I notice you posted in "special education."  If you are applying to be a teacher, you need to convince them that you will not only meet the students' needs, but you will also volunteer to do extra, and that you are good at managing students.\n\nIf you tell us the job for which you are interviewing, we can give you more specific information.
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be dressed decently, have a pleasant smile, be calm and confident but not self-sufficient or superior, look in the eyes of the one who takes you the interview, not in the floor..\n\ngood luck:)
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select my answer so i get your 10 points after that we will talk!\n\nfrankly you need to show your capability and qualification before any one will take you for a job
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First off...you can do it.  You can win this interview.   How do I know?  \n\na) You have recognized the challenge\nb) You are seeking help in finding a solution.  This act is a sign of confidence and security.   NEVER be ashamed to ask for help.   It is a sign of higher intelligence.\nc) There is still plenty of time to prepare and be ready.\n\nFirst, find yourself a professional notebook (not a binder) with preferably a dark cover on it.   You will take this notebook with you to your interview.  Bring a good quality pen for taking notes and jotting things down that come to mind whenever the interviewer speaks.\n\nYou are going to build for yourself a simple, clear "script" or a set of crib notes for you interview.   If you get nervous at any point during the conversation, you just need to steady yourself and get back on message my looking down at your notes.   The interviewer will be VERY impressed that you have prepared for the interview and will think positively of you.   You will write information in groups of 3.\n\nPage 1 - On the first line of the page in bold letters, write 3 points that identify your real strengths that you will bring to the role or position that you are interviewing for today.   Space the three points so they can quickly and easily be read.   Write the points clearly so you don't have to search for them while conversing with the interviewer.\n\nNext, write 3 intelligent and thoughtful questions about the job that you can ask.   One very powerful question is this, "How does this position help you (the interviewer) accomplish your key goals or objectives?"   You will not need more than 3 questions.\n\nNext, write 3 simple notes on things that you have accomplished that demonstrate you could do this job.\n\nNext write these three phrases in big letters that you can read: \n+   Breath deep and relax. RELAX RELAX then you are at your best\n+   Gently half smile after each question or answer.\n+   Look the interviewer directly in the eyes when you speak\n\nIf you complete this set of notes, rehearse it a few times by yourself or with a friend, by the time your interview comes around you will be smooth as silk and smart as a fox.\n\nRemember...you are a competent, hard working, and intelligent worker.   Write that phrase at the very top of the page in capital letters and at the very bottom of the page.   Say they words to the interviewer when you shake their hand at the end of the session.\n\nBest wishes for your complete success.\n\nPS - I am a retired Chief Operating Officer of a major company.  I know you can do this...so should you.
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Assessing Your Strengths\n\nAssess your skills, and you will identify your strengths. This is an exercise worth doing before any interview. Make a list of your skills, dividing them into three categories:\n\n    1. Knowledge-based skills: Acquired from education and experience (e.g., computer skills, languages, degrees, training and technical ability).\n\n    2. Transferable skills: Your portable skills that you take from job to job (e.g., communication and people skills, analytical problem solving and planning skills).\n\n    3. Personal traits: Your unique qualities (e.g., dependable, flexible, friendly, hard working, expressive, formal, punctual and being a team player).\n\nWhen you complete this list, choose three to five of those strengths that match what the employer is seeking in the job posting. Make sure you can give specific examples to demonstrate why you say that is your strength if probed further. \n\nWhat Are Your Strong Points?\n\nIdentifying your five strengths and matching them to the job is an important step in preparing for your interview. Read through the description and identify the key factors needed to do the job. Be sure to read between the lines. For example:\n\n    Will interact with accounting, engineering and manufacturing departments.\n\nWhat will it take to perform this task? What kind of person is this company looking for?\n\nIt will require good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with a diverse group of people and levels. If these are your areas of strength, focus on letting the interviewer know that you have the ability and experience to interface well with many different groups.\n\nLike the speechwriter, you want your audience to remember the important points you have made. By concentrating on a handful of strengths, you will find that you are more focused and succinct about telling what you have to offer. More importantly, the folks you meet are more likely to remember you for your strengths.
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First of all say to yourself - I am good and I will do well. That extra boost of confidence will carry you far in the interview. Here are some specific steps to take.\n\n1) Prepare. Interview is a two way street. So, think about what questions to ask them. Analyze the company and the division you will be interviewing. You may want to search the Internet for some latest news about the company. Jot down some relevant questions about the company and your job. For example, "I read that the number of subscribers for your business seems to have jumped quite a bit in the recent quarter. How do you see the next few quarters?" or "I saw that your company acquired XYZ. What impact, if any, does it have on the position I am applying for?"\n2. Note down some major accomplishments of yours and weave them into three or four little 1-2 minute stories. For example, the time in a previous job where you demonstrated fast learning. At the appropriate time use these stories. Prepare this in such a way it has the following components - what was the problem, what was your solution, what was the result? Such stories emphasize your strengths with examples rather than simply saying "I am good at xyz". Also, think about one weakness of yours and learn to put a positive spin around it. For example, "I am generally shy but in the last job I made sure that I improved on it. I have invited....I will continue to improve here."\n3. Listen carefully. If possible, take notes on what people say during the interview. Write down their names, tieles, and email addresses so that you can send them thank you emails.\n4. Close the interview with one or two of your strengths. State how enthusiastic you are about the job and citing your strength say why you will be a great match. \n5. Smile and show energy and enthusiasm.\n6. Don't smoke or eat smelly foods (e.g. garlic) before the interview. Avoid alcoholic drinks if you go for lunch or dinner with your employers. Also avoid foods that will take over your mouth such as a huge sandwich.\n7. Wear conservative and clean outfits.\n8. Arrive 10 minutes before the interview\n9. Before you enter relax. If singing a song will make you do that, do so in your head. \n10. Tell yourself -- I am good and I am going to do well.\n\nGood luck.
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Always follow "the four P's of interviewing": \n\n1. Preparation. \n2. Practice.\n3. Personal presentation.\n4. Pertinent questions. \n\nPREPARATION:\n\nIt's really frustrating for an interviewer to have someone that they're talking to who really doesn't know the company or the position they're applying for. \n\nBefore you interview, you should have looked at the Web site, read the company's brochure, and talked to people who've worked there. If you haven't done that, it can really make it uncomfortable in the interview, because either you're not going to understand what the interviewer's talking about, or you're going to ask some dumb questions.\n\nAnother thing is not really preparing for the interview itself. You should sit down and think, ‘What are they going to ask me when I'm in that interview?' With a little bit of asking around, you can find out things like, do they use behavior-based questions, do they use case-based questions, do they use a really unstructured conversational interview? \n\n\nPRACTICE:\n\nThrough preparation, you can often anticipate the kinds of questions -– if not the exact ones -- you'll be asked during interviews. Once you've determined the probable questions, practice in front of someone. \n\n\nPERSONAL PRESENTATION:\n\nDress appropriately. Don't show up wearing a coat when a suit would be more fitting. If you do wear the right tie or suit, make sure you are well-presented. Don't be wrinkled or dirty. Doing your homework should reveal the appropriate attire. \n\nBe sure to cover all the standard interviewing etiquette points as well. Be familiar with the basics -- like a good handshake. Make sure to have basic eye contact; a lot of people put a lot of weight into eye contact. Maintaining that is really important.\n\n\nPERTINENT QUESTIONS:\n\nIt's really bad in interviews to get to the end and they say, ‘Do you have any questions I can answer for you?' and you say, ‘Nope, I think you answered them all,' and that's the end of it. It's reflects negatively on you. \n\nAsk a really difficult question -- something that takes some guts to ask, asking really well-thought-out questions that shows you know the business that that interviewer is in. It all goes back to preparation, and it tells the interviewer you thought about this interview before you walked in the door.
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anythin n everythin can b claimed as ur strength.. like team player skills, optimistic approach, positive outlook\nbut in case u r goin 4 an interview.. pls  do not mention any direct weakness like i m lazy or i sleep a lot...\ntell somethin like i m a workaholic person, or i try to b perfect in anythin else...\nthis though are negative qualities at individual level but can wil not hinder in functioning of any company or institution u r seekin to work with.
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Keep your hopes up and interview good.  Know in the back of your mind that you will get this job, just don't act too arrogant.  Make sure they like you and even if you don't get this job apply for others because the best way to learn how to be interviewed is through practice.
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Hi,\nIt's important that you understand what you're talking about - this will give you confidence. Also don't try to rush through it, give yourself time to breathe. A lot of help can be found on the site below, both on interviews and speaking in public in general.
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Be prepared.  Go to the library, there are many interview preparation books out there.  Reherse and go thru commonly asked questions.  Once you are well-prepared, confidence will automatically be on your side.
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Good question!  I was pondering good answers for these questions just last week.  As far as strengths, you want the interviewer to understand your confidence levels without giving the impression you are being cocky.  Good statements are: being a team player, a quick and eager learner, loyal etc...\n\nWeaknesses, which I think alot of people struggle with answering can be: waiting to the last moment to complete tasks, or not having the verbal advantage you desire.  Remember the interviewer wants you to humanize yourself.
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Talk about your achievements, your strengths, and what you can bring to the company. Good luck!
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be possitive about yourself in every way you can. don't try to accomplish something big, life is made up of little things. with commitment, action and constant assessment you will be on your way to success. keep on keeping on!
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Do you want to be honest, or do you want to get the job?\nIf honest, answer honestly.  Tell them what your true weaknesses are, and ask that they mentor you to help you overcome them.\n\nIf you want to get the job, however, you have two choices:\n1) Answer with a weakness you used to have, that you already overcame.  Example: "My weakness was that I was not proficient with Microsoft Word, and therefore took longer to create documents.  However, I have since taken a course to raise my proficiency, and I have overcome that weakness."\n2) Answer with a weakness that is not really a weakness the company cares about.  Examples: "I get so involved in my work that I forget about my personal life."  "I'm a perfectionist, so I don't let less than correct items go from my desk."  Things like that.
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Be very straightforward and never talk too much about yourself..in an interview.They appreciate candidates,who are able to express themselves consicely and to the point..Good luck!!
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Well, I'm really good on the phones, but haven't done too many INTERVIEWS, though.  I'll help you w/what I know:\n\nA smile really comes through on the phones, you can "hear" it.  \n\nBe/Sound Confident.  Try not to do the "Uh's, Um's..."& other things like that.\n\nSo Confident & Smiling.  Gracious.  Thank Them for taking time for you & doing the interview.\n\nGood Luck! :-D