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Tips for Preparing for a Job Interview

1. Research the company you are interviewing with (even if you think you know what they do).  Understand their products, services, competition, locations and recent successes.
2. Come to the interview prepared with at least five questions that when answered will allow you to understand exactly what the company would expect from you during your first year of employment. 
3. Smile and maintain eye contact with your interview team.
4. Greet your interviewer with a firm (but not crushing) handshake.
5. Be prepared to answer the question: "why are you interested in leaving your current position?"
6. Review your own resume before the interview so that you can accurately take the interviewer through your work history. skills and accomplishments.
7. Be prepared to talk about at least one failure and how you worked through a challenging problem.  Put the failure in a positive light - people learn from mistakes and no one is perfect!  Your interviewer will want to see if you recognize where you made mistakes and more importantly what you learned from them.
8. During the interview, try to point out where you think prior work experience will be of value in the role you are interviewing for.
9. Dress for success so that you put forth your best impression.
10. Bring several copies of your resume and have paper and a pen to take notes.
11. Be conscience of how much time you are talking.  Keep your responses less than a minute each so the interviewer can get through their questions.
12. Be early for your interview...no excuses.

The Typical Recruiting Process

While there are variations by company and position, you can expect that it may take between 15 and 45 days before a hiring decision is made and another 15 to 25 days before you start your employment with a new company.  The following is a typical recruiting/hiring process:

• Requisition is created by Hiring Manager and approved by management
• Recruiting looks for internal candidates
• Recruiting posts position externally and contacts prospective candidates via email or phone
• Candidates apply on-line
• Recruiters review candidate resume - the "visual screen"
• Recruiters conduct a phone screen with candidate
• Recruiters schedule interviews with Hiring Manager(s)
• Assessment tests may be distributed to candidate and completed
• Interviews are completed
• Hiring preferences are made by Hiring Manager and discussed with Recruiter
• Verbal offer is made to confirm candidate interest and finalize employment terms
• Written offer with compensation and start date is presented to candidate pending further pre-employment verification
• Background and drug screening may be completed
• Pre-employment forms and employment application are completed by candidate
• Candidate gives 2 week notice to current employer
• Candidate starts work with new employer!