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The most appropriate fit of skulls, lanowledge, and abilities to
the position to be filled.

The best fit with the company environment in terms of
temperament.

The best fit with any of the company’s special needs, such as
someone who can travel, relocate, or put in long hours evenings
or on weekends.

An appropriate fit with the position in terms of salary history
and expectations of salary and benefits.

Your goals are somewhat complex. First, you need to ask questions
that will help you determine what the employer really is looking for and
whether or not you want to work for this company or in this position.
Second, you want to convince the interviewer that you are the best person
for the job! Achieving both goals will not be easy.

Strategies for Interview Success

The principles that follow form the basis of strategies that should help
you in any job interview. Some principles point you to necessary work to
be done before you ever enter the interview situation. Other principles
focus on concerns of the interviewer as her questions attempt to elicit
answers that may tell her more than you wish if you are not thinlung
clearly as you respond. The final set of principles deal with actions you
can tale at the close of the interview as well as once it is over in order to
maximize your chances of being offered the job.

Principles for Interview Preparation

The job interview is much more than just answering a set of questions and
preparing accordingly. It involves knowing about different types of
interviews, various settings in which interviews tale place, and a variety
of interview formats and questioning techniques. You should prepare for
all aspects of the interview by anticipating what lies ahead and how you
should best present yourself both verbally and nonverbally.