Interview Techniques for the Job applicant
A successful interview is composed of many parts. In order for these parts to properly combine, the proper homework must be done (Bell, 1997). If, for example, the applicant wants to find a job in marketing, having a thorough knowledge of the marketing field would be of great use. Having the proper college education is very useful, but an education only serves as a stepping off point for success in the real world. An individual must take the skills that he or she has acquired and apply this knowledge towards a career path. This means understanding one's own strengths and weaknesses in terms of a chosen profession (Bell, 1997).
To carry the example further, a person interested in a career in marketing should be able to truthfully assess what he or she really has to offer the world of marketing. Once this is understood, then a search of marketing fields of expertise should be simplified. Once a list is composed, background searches of different companies will require the use of a good research facility, either a library or an extended Internet search will do (Winning, 1996).
The search should be for those companies specializing in areas that reflect the applicant's strength. Furthermore, the companies sought should be relatively successful and have a good track record. A successful search will reveal the company's fiscal background, corporate structure, business history, and with some reflection the direction the company is going in (Winning, 1996).
Within the context or company research, the job description that the applicant is applying for should be available. Knowing the job description should help the applicant understand the parameters of the upcoming interview, how to present his or herself, and to a certain degree what is expected. A successful search will also reveal approximate pay ranges plus other job externalities. There is no such thing as having done t...