Page 173 - Oscar Adler - Sell Yourself in Any Interview_ Use Proven Sales Techniques to Land Your Dream Job (2008)

THE INTERVIEW—BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER

Exhibit 8-2 RATE YOURSELF: DO YOU KNOW WHAT
YOU NEED TO DO BEFORE, DURING,
AND AFTER A JOB INTERVIEW?

Rating (1–10)

• Do I understand the purpose of a résumé, _______
and have I created a targeted résumé for
each area and industry in which I intend
to interview?

• Do I understand how and why I need to _______
do research before an interview?

• Do I understand the role of technology _______
in the interview process and how to use
it successfully?

• Do I understand the importance of arriving _______
early and what I can do to minimize stress
before the interview?

• Have I made copies of the “Interview _______
Review Form” so that I can use it after
each interview?

• Do I know how and why to write an effective _______
thank-you letter?

Then, if you have given yourself a rating of 7 or better in
each of the areas described in this book (using the worksheets
at the end of every chapter), you are ready to take your new
set of skills to your next interview. There are chapters you
may return to again and again throughout your job search.

153