The Three Rs of Interviewing Salt Lake City UT

Posted by : Carolyn Dougherty

How many times have you walked out of an interview and thought to yourself, “Why did I say that?” Interviewing is one of those skills that everyone can afford to improve on, particularly in this crowded market, but few people do. It is critical now that you find ways to stand apart from the candidate before and after you. As with anything, the more you practice the more you will improve. But, mistakes can be extremely costly in this game.

With unemployment at a nine-year high of close to 6.5 percent, the salary scales are becoming more competitive on a daily basis. All of this makes for a longer waiting period. Your old interviewing skills might not be appropriate anymore. Here’s a quick refresher course.

• Research the company you are interviewing with. This never goes out of style. Thanks to the information technology explosion, information about your potential employer is abundant. Learn about their mission, financials, recent news headlines, general trends and other relevant industry information. Think strategically while researching. This step shows the interviewer that you are motivated, and prepares you for further discussions later. Think beyond the current technology--that will certainly change.
Who are you meeting with? Find out what their roles are if possible and their motivation in this. If you know someone that works at this company, find out discreetly, what you can about the interviewe...

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