You submitted an application and received a phone call for an interview, what do I do now?

You have made it through the first obstacle by receiving the interview now you have to prepare for it. It’s time to become very organized, do you need a haircut, clothes, shoes or transportation? You cannot be late, leave in plenty of time taking traffic and a possible obstruction on the road to slow you down.

Once you have your plan together take some time and think about what are your proudest accomplishments so far, graduation from High School, Captain of Cheerleading, Lettering in sports or Charity work are a few possibilities. It is important for you to feel good about yourself and be prepared to discuss your experiences. You don’t want to give yes or no answers, elaborate a little.

Lets use an example: Barbara arrives early for her appointment and has made a wise decision to leave her cell phone in her car, she is well groomed and her clothing is a nice shirt and skirt. She is nervous but confident and has been in the store several times to allow her to feel comfortable with the surroundings. Her hands are sweaty and her heart is racing. The next step is for the manager to introduce their self and escort her to the interview room. Sit up straight, keep good eye contact and speak loud enough to be clearly heard and understood. When questions are asked its ok to take a moment to think before you answer but when you answer be looking at the person you are talking to, not the ceiling or walls. If you don’t understand a question then simply ask them to repeat the question. A few normal questions are: Why do you want to work here? Do you know anyone that works here? What are your feelings about theft? When are you available? What pay are you expecting? What days and hours are available? Do you have reliable transportation? Your previous employment if any and why did you leave there?

Typically you will be asked if you have any questions and you should have a few. Do you provide any training? Is there a time frame when I can expect an answer about employment? When you are finished look the interviewer straight in the eyes and let them know that you appreciate the interview and look forward to working with them in the future.

I can guarantee you that if you show up late, your cell phone is ringing, appear in blue jeans and a T shirt you will not have a very long interview and possibly not one at all. Preparation and personal pride will take you along way during the interview process.

Ron Kirby is a world traveled educational and motivational speaker that has over 37 years of Leadership experiences in Corporate America and the Marine Corps. His passion is speaking on Leadership concerning Business Growth, Personal Development, Innovation, and Educational Experiences. Sergeant Major Kirby served 32 years in the United States Marine Corps deploying to over 40 countries and having the privilege of providing Leadership training in a myriad of cultures. Ron takes great pride in the fact he has contributed to the Leadership and promotion success for countless individuals during both his military and corporate career. Invite Ron to make your next event a smashing success! Contact him by phone at (843) 304-6111 or by email at RBKSR51@HOTMAIL.COM. Read more about his background at http://www.egSebastian.com/RonK

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