Interview Tips

What hiring managers REALLY want to see…

· Presenting a stable work historyEmployers need to see consistency on a résumé. “If you work for a number of months, show a prospective employer that you stayed busy by taking classes [or] volunteering.”

· Make the résumé come to lifeCreate an online portfolio and give your résumé an new life and meaning.

· Showcase awards on your résumé

· Demonstrate listening skillsTake the time to paraphrase what your interviewer says to you.

· Understand company initiativesDo your homework. Don’t just browse the company website an hour before the interview. Find out things about the company so that you can ask questions during your interview. This shows you care and are interested in the company itself.

· Explain what you can do for themA sure way to get the hiring managers attention is by delving into how your experience can benefit the company. Before each interview, take the time to tailor your response.

· Ask the right questions during the interviewDiscuss a few well-thought-out questions with your interviewer. Questions should be prepared in advance of your interview.

· DON’T FORGET TO FOLLOW-UPSending a thank you note or e-mail should never be an afterthought. Forgetting to do so and running out of time can prevent you from advancing to the next round of interviews. “Dropping a handwritten thank-you note into the mail immediately after an interview can make the difference in getting hired or not.”

Borrowed from:
Ms. Sandra Thompson's
ABED 3100 Business Communication Class
University of West Georgia

Eye Catching Resume Words

10 Eye-Catching Résumé Words

Certain words can make hiring managers do a double-take. Light their eyes up with these 10 words:

1. Created

2. Increased

3. Reduced

4. Improved

5. Developed

6. Researched

7. Accomplished

8. Won

9. On-time

10. Under-budget

Borrowed from:
Ms. Sandra Thompson's
ABED 3100 Business Communication Class
University of West Georgia

Verbal Communication Is Still Important!

This video is great. It describes why verbal communication is stilol important in business settings. Watch and enjoy. Be thinking of what you "say" (both verbal and physical) when you speak to someone in person as well as when you speak over the phone.

Useless Resume Words

10 Useless Résumé Words

Scan your résumé for empty, overused words such as the following:

1.       Outstanding

2.       Effective

3.       Strong

4.       Exceptional

5.       Good

6.       Excellent

7.       Driven

8.       Motivated

9.       Seasoned

10.   Energetic

Borrowed from:
Ms. Sandra Thompson's
ABED 3100 Business Communication Class
University of West Georgia