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Seven Things You Must Do in An Interview

Seven Things You Must Do in An Interview

Aileen Pincus | Business Week

When you are looking to make the Big Leap—the one that puts you closer to the power centers of a business or organization—the interview process will likely be different from what you’ve experienced before. The more senior the person or people you’re interviewing with, the more definite their ideas are likely to be about what they’re looking for. They know that their own continued success depends on hiring the best people.

So how do you prove your readiness for the big leagues? By thinking like a big-league player. This interview will be different from others, but it will be your best chance to impress the decisionmakers, so there are some key points you want to be certain you get across. Here are tips to help you succeed:

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1. Show you get the “big picture”

Any number of interview candidates may possess specific subject-knowledge valuable to a business. But the candidate who goes beyond mere information and displays an ability to use it well is more likely to get the job. Senior executives and managers generally want people who pay attention to and understand the broader view.

TIP:
Demonstrate you recognize patterns and understand their importance; that you know how to use and synthesize information.


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    jeanspusher

    4 months ago

    26 comments

    great tips- as always, just be prepared!

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    rich34232

    4 months ago

    516 comments

    great tips to be ready for the next step forward

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    Naes11071

    5 months ago

    52 comments

    Good article I learned some new tips.

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    RBCCola

    6 months ago

    4 comments

    Good article. It confirms what I've observed/experienced. Some of the 'pearls of wisdom' here....require practice because some interview discussions are almost a "set-up". They can be a challenge to avoid saying what you don't want to say. It takes reflection, thought and practice to improve our presentation and remain sincere and truthful. One of the first pieces of advice I gained as a salesperson was .....Know when to shut up. It applies well to an interview!!

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