{"id":6790,"date":"2016-02-15T20:07:35","date_gmt":"2016-02-16T01:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/?p=6790"},"modified":"2022-07-13T10:33:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T14:33:40","slug":"4-tips-to-nail-that-job-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/index.php\/2016\/02\/15\/4-tips-to-nail-that-job-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips to Nail that Job Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you want to get hired. You\u2019re ready, you\u2019re excited, you\u2019re anticipating your first day on the job, but there\u2019s one thing standing between you and that first day: the ever daunting, and rather intimidating, job interview. Within this post you\u2019ll find helpful hints and practical advice on how to nail that interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1)<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b>Do your research.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is more than just looking up the company mission statement 15 minutes before you walk in. Instead, take time to learn the company\u2019s values and the kind of work they produce. Go on their website, social media pages, blog and any other mediums available. The more you know about a company, the better you\u2019ll be at explaining why you\u2019re the perfect fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/light-red-white-home.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6791 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/light-red-white-home-300x260.jpg\" alt=\"light-red-white-home\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/light-red-white-home-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/light-red-white-home-1024x889.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/light-red-white-home-100x87.jpg 100w, https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/light-red-white-home-200x174.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>2)<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b>Act Like An Adult.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> According to<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cio.com\/article\/2849555\/job-search\/6-ways-to-nail-the-job-interview.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doug Mitchell<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the CEO of Argenta Field Solutions, a lot of potential employees have no idea how to dress or act in an interview. The solution? Act like an adult and be professional. Your first impression can make or break the deal, so make sure you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dress appropriately<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be polite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smile<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make eye contact<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your dialogue professional<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>3)<\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Ask Questions.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s easy to be so focused on giving the right answers that you forget to ask questions. However, according to Stephanie Fogle and others on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guide-to-nailing-any-job-interview-2015-6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Business Insider<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it pays off to be curious. Before your interview, create a list of questions you want to ask your potential employer. Ask about the position. What work would it entail? How does the company evaluate success? This shows the employer you\u2019re serious about working for them, and gives you a bit more insight into what your future job could look like.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6792\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6792\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAWvAAAAJGYxMTMxODM1LWIzY2UtNDBjMi1iZTUxLWUyMWZmOGM1YmVhZg.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6792\" src=\"http:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAWvAAAAJGYxMTMxODM1LWIzY2UtNDBjMi1iZTUxLWUyMWZmOGM1YmVhZg-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Katherine Burklin\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAWvAAAAJGYxMTMxODM1LWIzY2UtNDBjMi1iZTUxLWUyMWZmOGM1YmVhZg-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAWvAAAAJGYxMTMxODM1LWIzY2UtNDBjMi1iZTUxLWUyMWZmOGM1YmVhZg-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAWvAAAAJGYxMTMxODM1LWIzY2UtNDBjMi1iZTUxLWUyMWZmOGM1YmVhZg-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAWvAAAAJGYxMTMxODM1LWIzY2UtNDBjMi1iZTUxLWUyMWZmOGM1YmVhZg-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAWvAAAAJGYxMTMxODM1LWIzY2UtNDBjMi1iZTUxLWUyMWZmOGM1YmVhZg.jpg 418w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Katherine Burklin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>4)<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b>Be Confident.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you do your homework and come prepared, you\u2019ll have nothing to fear. Be confident in your abilities (you have a lot to offer!), but also be honest and don\u2019t pretend to know everything. You want the company to hire you, not someone you made up. So relax, open up, have fun and most importantly, nail that interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/katherine-burklin-1a5b42a3\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Katherine Burklin<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a blogger for Innovations PR, the student-run public relations firm at Liberty University. She likes people, places and things. In her spare time, she enjoys drinking copious amounts of coffee. Follow her on Twitter <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/katburklin\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@katburklin<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you want to get hired. You\u2019re ready, you\u2019re excited, you\u2019re anticipating your first day on the job, but there\u2019s one thing standing between you and that first day: the ever daunting, and rather intimidating, job interview. Within this post you\u2019ll find helpful hints and practical advice on how to nail that interview. 1) \u00a0\u00a0Do your research. 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