Preparation Tips

i. Get the exact location and time of the interview, the interviewer's full name, the correct pronunciation and his position
ii. Know your self, including strengths and weaknesses
iii. Make a research on the organization. Look for important facts about the company such as sales revenue, lines of business, products and locations.
iv. Prepare an outline of the duties and responsibilities applying for. Include skills that you possess in the past that would relate to the job and will add value to your new potential employer.
v. Know how the opportunity will affect your short term and long-term career development
vi. Prepare answers for expected and unexpected questions. Practice your self.
vii. Engage in practice or mock interviews
viii. Know what questions to ask during the interview. Your questions help the hiring employer to evaluate your professional and personal needs. Insightful questions help both of you determine if your relationship will be mutually rewarding. Tell clearly why the potential employer should hire you.
ix. Put your self in the potential employer’s situation. Analyze why the interviewer is particularly interested on your qualifications