PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

By Erin Wolfram and Melissa Johnson

Congratulations ! You have made it through one of the hardest parts of the job search process and secured an interview . Now it is time to prove to the hiring committee you are the best candidate for the job . Preparation is the key to making a positive impression on a potential employer . The following are helpful steps you can take to prepare yourself for your next interview :

STEP 1 : RESEARCH THE COMPANY AND POSITION TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR INTEREST The more you know about the company and position , the easier it will be to respond to their interview questions . Therefore , the first step in preparing for an interview involves gathering information about the company , including its organizational structure , values , company culture and work environment . Utilize sites like Glassdoor . com and Indeed . com , company social media pages , and the organization ’ s website to help you conduct your research . In addition to gathering information online , utilize your network . Reach out to professionals in your field who may have firsthand knowledge about the organization , and request a brief meeting to discuss your questions .

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