Decisions about the Job Interview

• You are deciding whether you want to work for a particular employer and with the co-workers.
  
  
• Employers also judge you by the questions you ask. Prepare a few in advance.
  
  
• The average graduate moves three times before finding a long-term employment match.
  
  
• If you qualify for half of the job description, apply and learn the remainder on the job.
  
  
• Admit if you have deficiencies, but counter on how you can positively manage them. Talk about how to acquire the experience and skills necessary.
  
  
• Concentrate on expressing yourself well, instead of making a good impression. This eases tension.
  
  
• Make the best visual impression you can and then concentrate on what others are saying. "No matter what you say, your appearance speaks louder."
  
  
• Express a sound work philosophy, which is important to the employer, and learn employer's philosophy since they affect attitudes toward work and behavior.
  
  
• Fringe benefits (shorter weeks, flexible spending accounts, opportunities to learn, paid for credentials and matching investments) are as important as money for your beginning job.