A job interview rarely lasts for more than an hour, but its consequences may last for years. In order to identify yourself as the most suitable candidate for a position, you must prepare well in advance.

Interviewing to secure job offers can be a complex and time-consuming process that requires careful planning and preparation, lots of practice, and thoughtful execution. This video presentation will help you devise interview strategies that will eliminate many of the problems associated with beating out your competition and securing offers.

"Your lessons on interviewing and negotiating really paid off. I never realized how much negotiations counted. After I took the job they told me that they were impressed with my ability to sell value during the interviews." USAF CPT Al, Montgomery, Alabama

The practical advice offered will help you put the strategy into action, giving you the confidence and skills to succeed in your initial preparations, the job interview itself, and follow-up procedures afterward.

"I thought I was pretty good with interviews but I was not getting any offers. I watched your video on interviewing and took your suggestions to heart. My next interview went so well you would have thought you scripted it. I received a fantastic offer just a days later. I could not have succeeded without using your interview techniques." Alice Marie, Heidelberg, Germany

The video presentation highlights how to subtly control the interview process so that you can drive it to its logical conclusion - an offer. The video also provides valuable insights into recognizing buying signals, how to respond once detected, how to solicit them if not forthcoming, and how to actually close the deal.

"I had not realized how specialized my language had become in the military. The interview training highlighted my need to develop a civilian vocabulary. I practiced a lot and it worked. Even my family has noticed the difference." USMC MAJ Chris, Camp Lejune, North Carolina

"I gained the mental attitude from my No Fear Transitions Program interview training needed to move forward in my new career." USA MSG Bill, Seoul, South Korea

You can use this vital information over and over again as your interviewing skills develop.

INTERVIEWING BASICS

• Dress for Success - Dress to impress, but conservatively. Always present a good image in a professional manner.
• Time Your Arrival - Avoid arriving more than seven minutes early. If you are kept waiting too long, excuse yourself.
• Lunch Interviews - At lunch, take your cue on drinks. Avoid smoking, and never pose a threat to a philosophical position.
• Ban Signs of Boredom - Never read mail on someone's desk, look at your watch, or show signs of boredom. Avoid discussions on religion or politics. Never be a braggart. Namedrop only with care.
• Avoid Negativity - Don't criticize your past employers, and never apologize for liabilities that surface. Never be negative about anything.
• Don't Linger - Don't let an interview carry on too long. When a discussion peaks, diplomatically lead to an end of the meeting. Never linger afterwards.
• Create Value from Stories - Emphasize recent experiences, use recent 3C stories, project diversified interests and a strong work ethic.
• Don't Fake Answers - There will always be questions for which you can't have answers. Don't let it bother you.
• Never Invoke Confidentiality - Don't be controlling. And, keep your eye on body language and react accordingly.
• Read Between the Lines - Find a way to answer the questions that should have been asked, but were not.
• Pass the Tests - At all times keep in mind the following: You are trying to pass two tests. (1) You are a quality person and (2) you can do the job.

About the Author

Don Skipper, CEO/President
Career Beginnings, Inc.

Don's prior business ownership, military and academic backgrounds have provided him the opportunity to help thousands of people to improve their interviewing skills. Prior to his present position, he was Vice President of R. L. Stevens & Associates, a career marketing firm, owned his own business, and served on several corporate staffs in director-level positions.