So you've landed an interview... now what? How should you prepare?
Here are a few steps to get you started.
Let's quickly review the first 3 steps...
Step#1 – Your Story (Elevator Pitch)
Step #2 – The Bridge (Trust...Connections...Networks)
Step #3 – Your Mantras
...read more about these steps in our previous blog post
Step #4 - "Cheat Sheet"
Create a pre-interview bullet list. Answer the following:
What are your 3-5 greatest career achievements?
How did you (and others) judge their success?
Did you include:
Quantity
Quality
Scope
Sequence
Specific technology and certifications
Step #5 - Value Propositions
A picture is worth 1,000 words.
Built a process
Managed a project
Excel spreadsheet
Testimonial(s)
Solved a problem (and can prove it)
Might include: (you probably guessed it!)
Quality...Quantity...Scope...Sequence...Technology
Step #6 - PRACTICE!
Tell me about one thing that you have done in your life that was really hard...how did you overcome the barriers?
If you had to choose one animal (or two animals) that would describe you at work, what would it/they be and why?
Tell me about one time you “got in to it” with someone at work – how did you handle it?
Tell me about one experience that would show me that you are ethical?
How do you deal with a hard boss?
What is something that you are very proud of?
In your opinion what is the best-possible leadership style?
Do you have any questions for me/us? (research...research...research!)
Give me an example of one time when you were “all in” on a project during your life.
Tell me about one time that you “saved the day” for someone else.
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WHO / WHAT IS STEP FORTE?
We Are Committed to Excellence & Your Success
Here at StepForte, we understand that change is not always easy. We have been helping people make career transitions since 1997. Our many years of experience have taught us that we should do what we love - and our passion is finding you your next career opportunity.
We specialize in helping those candidates who are frustrated by the job application process. If you have applied for numerous opportunities on-line, only to be rejected by a machine-generated (AI) response - or just plain “ghosted” by an HR professional or a recruiter...then our program is for you.
In the past 20+ years we have helped thousands of recent graduates, mid-career job seekers, executives and international / immigrant candidates find their next step.
Our amazing team of experts is ready to help you develop strategies to beat the system, so that you actually get the “call-back” - and then win the interview. We will be there with you when you prepare for the interview - and when you negotiate YOUR best offer.
Click Here for the Introduction Video about our 7 step process & step bravely toward your dream career.
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