[SixFigureStart] June 9, 2008 Newsletter                             http://ezezine.com
                      
					Founded by two professionals with over 40 years of combined HR and
business experience, SixFigureStart provides the support and the
structure to enable you to get the most from your career and your life:


Identify what you want – passion, balance, legacy
Build a strong brand – resume and cover letter, presentation skills,
online presence
Communicate effectively – networking, interviewing, negotiating
Navigate for the long-term – promotions, lateral moves, mentorship

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TIP OF THE WEEK:  INTERVIEWING IS A SKILL TO LEARN AND PRACTICE
By Connie Thanasoulis

Interviewing is a critical skill.  If you don’t interview well, your
chances of getting a job are slashed.  If you do interview well – it’s
a huge competitive edge.  The good news is this: because it’s a skill,
it can be learned.   
 
Here are some key things you can do before, during and after the
interview that will improve your overall chances of moving forward in
the recruiting process, especially in this tough economy:
 
Before the interview:  
1.    Prepare 2 days in advance:  wear the best suit possible – try it
on in advance - ensure you look immaculate, and that the suit fits well

2.    Research the company using the web, news, guides from
WetFeet/Vault & the interviewer if possible
3.    Practice, practice, practice - Career Services can help or get an
Interview guide & practice in front of a mirror.  Or even better – have
a friend interview you
4.    Know where you are interviewing – if you’ve never been there
before – go the day before to ensure you know where to go & get there
early
 
During the interview:
5.    Give the interviewer a strong handshake, but don’t bring them to
their knees!  Look them in the eye & smile.  Act like you are not
nervous.  If you palms get sweaty, wipe them on your leg before you
shake
6.    If you’ve met other company reps, mention them & be clear about
how and where you met
7.    Answer the question and don’t go on tangents - If you are not
sure you are answering the question – ask the interviewer if you are
going down the right path
8.    Be authentic and honest with all your responses – don’t act like
someone you are not – they can always tell
9.    Have questions to ask them written in advance so you won’t forget
them or there won’t be awkward silence
After the interview:
10.  After the interview:  send a thank you note – via email (so make
sure you get their card or email address) and mention something that
happened during the interview to make the connection.  
11. If things don't work out and you don't get the job, keep in touch
with the interviewer anyway.  It's a competitive enviornment out there
and networking can only help.
 
We hope these tips will help you master this process.  If you want to
practice with a career coach, please contact us at
www.sixfigurestart.com.  We wish you luck in your career search!

Connie Thanasoulis, co-founder of SixFigureStart, was formerly head of
campus recruiting for Citigroup, Merrill Lynch and Pfizer.  Schedule a
complimentary consultation with a SixFigureStart coach at 212-501-2234
or email info@sixfigurestart.com. 

UPCOMING EVENT:  FREE* TELECLASS ON Tuesday, July 1, 6p EST
How to Find A Job In A Difficult Market
Should your job search strategy be different in a tough economy?  Is a
career change unthinkable right now?  Should you focus on hanging on at
your current company or start looking just in case?  
Join this free* 45-minute teleclass to explore your job search options
in a difficult market.	
Hear from Caroline Ceniza-Levine, co-founder of SixFigureStart and
former executive search and corporate recruiter.  Learn how the hiring
process really works.  
Space is limited.  Email info@sixfigurestart.com to register and get
the call-in details.
*For free teleclasses there is no charge for the class, but you are
responsible for any long-distance phone charges incurred to access the
conference phone line.

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