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Tips For Success In Your Job Interviewing Process (Part 1)

Here are some tips to make your job interviewing go more smoothly:

* Write down the name of the individual (s) you will be interviewing with and their respective professional titles.
* Consider taking a “dry run” to the place where the interview will be conducted so that there are no last minute jitters on the day of the interview.
* Prepare copies of your resume and letters of reference and bring them to your interview so that you will have plenty to distribute, if necessary.
* If you have a gap in your job history, think about how you are going to explain it. Important: Never lie!

Some ways to address job gaps include: discussing recent training that you have acquired, noting that you took time off of work to focus on what you really want to do, etc. It is not a good idea to just say that you took time off of work because you are on disability – build on what you learned.
* Decide on what interviewing attire you will wear and inspect it to ensure it is in good, presentable condition. If necessary, have the clothing cleaned/pressed.
* Many firms are now asking behavioral type questions in which the interviewee is asked to describe in detail how he or she handled a particular situation or how he or she would handle a situation differently in the future. Along these lines, jot down a list of your key accomplishments/successes, as well as areas that you are working on improving your performance in.
* Practice mock interviewing with generic interview questions with a friend or relative. Have them give you feedback.
* On the day of the interview, arrive 10-15 minutes early and check in with the receptionist when you arrive.

Source: aetna.com