8 POINT CANDIDATE PREP

"Not a professional interviewer.....what steps will we be taking today...."

1.    When asked,  "Tell me about yourself."  (spend 2-3 minutes)
       Background,  Education etc......

       Ask employer,  "From your perspective, what do you require for a (position title) to do?
       Ask what they need.

       Speak to their needs.

2.  Ask,  "What is the #1 priority in this position?"  Expand on that point.

3.  Ask,  "What are first year's goals in this position?"

4.  Ask,  "What obstacles do you see that could stop you from meeting these goals?"
 

       Expand on your background to support how you have overcome similar obstacles.

5.  Candidate - Make list of goals and have it in writing.

6.  Candidate - List 8 to 10 questions that you need answered to make a career change:

A.  Type of company, etc....
B.  Type of employer/interviewer....
                      Who else will I be interfacing with?
C.  Projects - past, present, and future.....

7.  Do not discuss salary.....

        "As much as the position is worth", or along those lines.

        Do NOT give a $ figure.

8.     Close for the job - Ask the employer to review, then hit him with questions first:

         Ask the employer  -  "Do I have the qualifications you are looking for?"

   YES - Let's take the next step.
        NOT SURE YET - I must not have covered something, what questions do you need
              answered now?
        NO - Why not?  Ask it on the spot, and cover it.

9.  Call me.  (Account Executive).