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Interview Tips That Will Help You Get Hired

Even when you have gone on more interviews than you can count, job interviewing never seems to get any easier. Here are some job interview tips that can help you interview effectively.

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Interview Tips That Will Help You Get Hired

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  1. Perspectives from a recent interviewer and interviewee 29 July 2008

  2. Positive State of Mind You made the short list! Congratulations On paper you have what it takes Trust what you know Say it with conviction Discuss enthusiastically 29 July 2008

  3. 1. Know the people, especially those on your schedule Index cards (name, alma mater, research focus) 29 July 2008

  4. 2. Dress appropriately, even if they interview you in jeans and shorts Convey that you will always be a good ambassador 29 July 2008

  5. 3. Present your best research, regardless of the appointment The seminar is the most important part of your interview – nail it 29 July 2008

  6. 4. Regardless of the appointment or location, apply if the area fits Appointments can be changed It’s a small profession 29 July 2008

  7. 5. Find out the history behind the position Know the impetus and the players 29 July 2008

  8. 6. Grill the chair/head Find out how the department works from their perspective Find out where they are in the search process 29 July 2008

  9. 7. Identify at least one tenured individual you can envision cooperating with before you go Discuss what opportunities they think might fit you if you got the job

  10. 8. If you will have a teaching component, find out details The myopic gratification is addictive, but does not add incrementally to tenure 29 July 2008

  11. 9. If you get the offer, consider the entire package Understand all benefits 29 July 2008

  12. 10. No matter the appointment, grant money and journal articles are important Grant money and journal articles are important 

  13. 11. Explore the potential “spin” of any opportunity At first glance, grants/committees may not be what they seem – you are what you make of them

  14. 12. Say nothing negative about anything or anyone – period Nod; be trustworthy when confronted with such comments

  15. 13. Try to avoid talking about your personal life during this time Be selfish, do you want these people as your second family? 29 July 2008

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  17. Website: www.myjobspace.co.nz Website: 64 800 486 329 Email: irma@myjobspace.co.nz 29 July 2008

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