Interviewing Tips and Questions

The candidate that shows the most enthusiasm for the job, opportunity and company is usually the one that gets the offer - please be prepared to make your actions positive and smile a lot. Always maintain good eye contact and listen carefully to what they say - show your excitement and interest in the position and conclude the interview telling the interviewer that you are very interested in the opportunity to work for them (even if your not sure yet if this is the opportunity for you). Remain focused throughout the interview and portray a high energy level.

To prepare for the meeting ask your recruiter in advance who you will be meeting with, their positions and how long you should plan on being at the company site. Take along additional copies of your resume in case all parties do not have a copy.

Be prepared to answer specific questions regarding your long term goals; the best system you designed or worked on; your worst career mistake and where you see yourself in 2/5/10 years.
Be ready to detail your strengths and weaknesses and tell the potential employer why they should hire you. An interviewee should be able to vividly create a visual image of his or her achievements.

Good questions to ask:

• What will be my first project?
  
• In which areas do you expect me to develop new expertise?
  
• How do you envision my growth in responsibilities?
  
• What problem areas do you have?
  
• Why is this position open?
  
• What types of people typically succeed in your department?
  
• What does your firm do in support of skills enhancement?

Avoid questions about benefits, salary and financial issues; these, while important, should be handled by your recruiter after you have convinced the company that you are the person they want to hire.