Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Career Prep from a Pro
2:30 PM | 
Posted by
Rebecca Bailey
When discussing your value at an interview, remember to keep the focus on your ability to deliver core attributes the job demands and willingness to adapt to its unique needs. Additionally, if the interviewer asks you to tell him or her about yourself, they are not looking for your life story. Rather, the interviewer wants to hear how your past experiences, both personal and professional, will directly benefit the company and help you accomplish what is required for the job in question.
Most job descriptions are simply an outline of what will be asked of you. It is up to you to spotlight other requirements of that job to which you bring value. Do as much research as you can on the company and the position beforehand, because interviewers love to see that the requisite homework and preparation has been done ahead of time. Check out the company's website, read news articles that discuss the organization, and talk to people at the company if you can. This will help you stand out and, more likely, land the job of your dreams.
By Lance Stacy, CEO
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