Best way to get an interview
A job search
Good recommendation letter …
Reply the advertisement:
According to the instruction in the ads, with a page of cover letter
Before Interview:
Do some search on the company.
Know the company
Make sure that you are compatible with the company's position.
Prepare your CV
No types, No mistakes, No fluffs.
Put the important items on the first page. But leave the margin space for (reviewer) notes.
List Education, Prior employment, Awards.
Always include reference's contact information (not "Available on request")
Always include a publication list
Prepare the interview:
As if for a seminar:
Make sure the media and there is a projector.
Prepare you presentation for the projector
Make sure that you have a backup media.
Bring one or two hard copy.
Clean up and dress professionally
Plan to show up 5-10 minutes early at the reception desk
Turn your cell phone off.
Your seminar:
You should be expert on you seminar subject
Remember your audience
Keep to the allotted time.
Be prepare to answer questions and welcome advice
If you do not know the answer to a question, admit and move on.
Practice, practice and practice
At the interview:
Things look for: hand shake, Eye contact, hand motions, knowledge.
Ability to talk and listen. Willingness to learn, relocation, hobbies.
Be prepare to discuss salary, benefit.
Do not say bad thing about yours previous employer
You may ask lot of questions:
Make compatible with the position.
Make compatible with your potential co-workers
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Meals:
Meals is a mean by which the interviewers see how you behavior a social setting
After interview:
It is fine to send an e-mail or note thanking the interviewer(s) for their time etc,
but do not expect response to the note.
If you do not hear anything within 1-2 weeks, make a call.
In summary:
Do not assume.
Do not take things personally (eg: not sleep well which could happen to everyone)
A final thought
Preparation is the key factor in a successful interview.