12 Steps to getting a Job
Offer
1. Be prepared- do your research on the
company and the interviewer (Website, LinkedIn, Google, Twitter, Mission
Statement, etc.).
2. Practice your stories on your personal
brand- How you can add value to the company? Video yourself answering questions.
3. Phone Interview- Stand up, Smile, have your
notes, have the interviewers LinkedIn profile handy.
4. Face to Face Interview- Dress to impress,
bring extra copies of your resume, references, etc.
5. Arrive 10 minutes early-smile and be professional
to everyone you meet.
6. Strong Confident Body Language- firm
handshake, sit up straight, no perfume/ cologne, minimal jewelry, smile, energy
& enthusiasm!
7. Give examples- tell stories on how you
reduced costs, improved efficiencies, made money.
8. Behavioral Based Interview: STAR- Situation
or Task, Action that you took, Results.
9. Ask great questions- you only get 3-5, make
them count! Ex. What would success look like in a year? What would be my biggest challenges? Do you
have any reservations about me in this position? I want to be a part of your
team, what do you think? What keeps you up at night?
10. If you want the job, ask for it!
11. Get their business cards and thank them for
the opportunity.
12. Follow up by e-mail & hand written
thank you cards. People hire people they like J!
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