OTHER IMPORTANT INTERVIEW STRATEGIES

1. Turn weaknesses into strengths (you will see how to do this in a few minutes.)

2.Think before you answer. A pause to collect your thoughts is a hallmark of a thoughtful person.

3.As a daily exercise, practice being more optimistic. For eg, try putting a positive spin on events you would normally regard as negative. This is not meant to turn you into a Pollyanna, but to sharpen your selling skills. The best sales people, as well as the best liked interview candidates, come off as naturally being optimistic, “can do” people. You will dramatically raise your level of attractiveness by daily practicing to be more optimistic.

4.Be honest. Never lie.

5. Keep an interview diary. Right after every interview note what you did right, what could have gone a little better, and what steps you should take next with this contact. Then take those steps. Don’t be like the 95% humanity who say they will follow up on something , but never do.