Ring in the New Year With More Job Interviews!

Jimmy Sweeney, President of CareerJimmy

Happy New Year! Decide now that this New Year will not be more of the same old, same old. The year is new. You’re new. Opportunities are new—and you’re going to take advantage of all of them. That means brushing up on your interviewing skills, learning something you didn’t know before, and incorporating what you learn into your new job interview.

After a good night’s sleep, ask yourself the following questions—questions that require honest answers if you’re going to land the job you want and are qualified for.

1. What job do I really want?
2. What company do I want to work for?
3. What are my qualifications based on my training, education, and experience?
4. What skills and traits can I bring to the company?
5. What do I expect from the company I work for?

A Great Interview Depends on You

Hiring managers today are interested in your professional accomplishments. But even more so they want to find out what kind of individual you are. Could they count on you to be dependable, trustworthy, honest, kind, and professional in every situation? Will you be a leader when called upon, a person with a vision when asked about the future, and a caring co-worker when a fellow employee is in trouble? This is a tall order but one worth thinking about because it is these subtle traits that will come through during the interview.

Give Up Fear in the New Year

Become your own best friend. Picture yourself in that role day after day. If it feels good and right, then be ready to share specific details with the interviewer on how you handled day-to-day operations, fielded customer service requests, or made important decisions. Weave your stories into the conversation and in response to questions asked.

Finally, check your emotions. If you’re feeling excited about this opportunity, then you’re ready for the interview. If you’re unsure, choose a different position to respond to. You’ll be living in this job for a long time, so you want it to be a good fit—one that will make you happy and make a difference in those around you.

Happy New Year and Happy New Job Interview opportunities—that just might lead to the job of your dreams.

© Written By Jimmy Sweeney
President of CareerJimmy and Author of the new
Job Interview “Secret”

Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of the brand new “Secret Career Document” job landing system. Jimmy is also the author of several career related books and writes a monthly article titled, “Job Search Secrets.”

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