How do you prep for a job interview?
Does it change depending on your country of origin?
Recently, I've been on twenty-seven or so interviews.
It was as horrible as it sounds. However, I learned a few tricks and thought I would share with you some of my findings. Just in case, you decided not to Steem full-time. Everything is my opinion and intended hopefully not to bore you away. Don't leave me!
The sites I use to look for employment are as follows:
- ZipRecruiter
- CareerBuilder
- Indeed
These are the top three I search often. Care.com is a local part-time site I use as well. It is designed for people looking for babysitters or part-time help. I had one interview here that was really odd because the guy was looking for an assistant, but he seemed so lost about everything. It was an odd encounter.
Once I find a position I like, I quickly look at their website and glassdoor.com. This site usually has reviews from former employees and I find it very helpful when digging for questions. Some people recommend, editing your resume before searching. Some say edit your resume for each job. YOU DO YOU For the line of work I was looking for it didn't need too much editing. I do, however, always keep my LinkedIn account up to date. My first two jobs after college were found because of the recruiters on there.
If you are looking for a sales job, stay up to date on the site. Also, I follow J.T. O'Donnell. She has a youtube channel called Work it daily Her tips, helped me focus my time and attention when applying. Whenever I felt discouraged I would watch her videos and really feel improved to continue in the job search and be more patient with the process.
I really liked these videos and watched some more often than others.
- 8 Smart Questions To Ask Hiring Managers In A Job Interview
- How to Ace the Interview
- Job Interview Mistakes EVERYONE Makes (And How To Avoid Them)
Prep work is important, but remember it is a numbers game. If the job you are going for has several applicants then you applying to several similar jobs is important. Just in case, you don't get the first job you apply for have a few back up's. Also, keep in mind nothing is set in stone until you sign paperwork and even then it's relative
My Prep Process
Look for work.
- Update Resume
- Update Linkedin
- Decided what kind of job I would like.
Side Note:
At this point, I made a list of nonnegotiables. Write down salary requirements. Job bonus points, this got kinda silly and more like a dream lifestyle, but it helped me avoid applying for jobs that would never allow me to do what I ultimately want to do. Acceptable compromise list. This part helped me find a job genre.
4.. Contact Recruiters that have reached out in the past
5.. Apply, Apply, Apply
6.. See number four
What does your process look like? Have you had to search for work or always had someone recommend you?
