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search for their profile on LinkedIn , and see if they have an active public account on Twitter and / or Facebook .
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Prepare interview questions
Remember , you are interviewing the company too . Use this opportunity to further evaluate whether the position and organization are a good fit for you . Make a list of questions you want to ask your interviewer ( s ); aim to have at least five questions .
Your questions should not be about anything you could have found easily through your own research . They should , however , demonstrate you have done your research and are excited about the opportunity . Avoid questions about salary , benefits , time off , etc .
Here are a few examples of questions to ask during an interview :
I noticed many of you have worked here for over five years . What do you enjoy most about working here ?
What do you feel should be the top priority for the person stepping into this position ?
What do you think are the current challenges facing the person in this position ?
I have been very active in the Sports Turf Managers Association since I started my career . What opportunities are there for professional development ?
I noticed you started a $ 2.5 million phased capital improvement project last June . How is that project progressing , and what is the next phase in the plan ?
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Prepare your interview attire
It ’ s important to dress to impress at an interview . Typically , if you are interviewing for an upper-level management position , you will want to wear something more conservative such as a suit or at least a collared shirt or dress shirt and slacks or skirt . Make sure you are well put together and ready to make a great first impression .
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Bonus tip
Always send a thank you letter after an interview to each person who interviewed you . Here is an example of what you might include in a thank you letter following an interview .
Dear Mr . Stratten :
Thank you for taking the time to interview me and provide further information about the Head Groundskeeper position . I enjoyed learning more about the job specifications and the facilities at St . Charles Parks and Recreation , especially regarding the next steps in your phased capital improvement project . The information you provided certainly solidified my interest in this great opportunity .
With my 18 years of experience in a variety of organizations , including 10 years at Liberty Parks and Recreation working on a similar project , I know I have the qualifications needed to excel in this position and immediately make a positive impact . If you have any questions or would like any clarification on why I am the best candidate , please do not hesitate to reach out to me via phone or e-mail at 816-555-6987 or JWhiley @ turf . com .
It was a pleasure meeting you , and I hope to hear from you soon . I look forward to advancing my career with you and your team . Thank you again for your time and consideration .
Sincerely , Jeremy Whiley
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