April 10, 2008
Interview Skill Building with Show and Tell Materials
Interviewing? Carry a portfolio of goodies to win the job.
No, I don’t mean candy or sweets. When you go on an interview you should have some idea of what the prospective employer is looking for and what the job duties are going to be. This is what they are planning on buying from you. The skills necessary to perform the job are what you are selling. Take some examples of your skills and achievements with you on the interview. As a recruiter with 30 years experience I can tell you that this one suggestion will turn at least half your interviews into job offers.
You can talk all you want about your skills and abilities, but the clincher will be to pull out some examples of your work. Copies of reports, memos, presentations, and a nice list of references will make your interview stand out and will get you remembered as the one candidate with show and tell materials that prove he or she can do the job. This article is about how to set up your Portfolio of Achievements.
Start with a three ring binder with a white cover with your name inside the plastic sleeve. Inside put in a dozen clear sheet protectors. Insert your materials into the sheet protectors. For a person with a few years of experience you could have a binder with a
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