The first in a series of Slide Presentations about the soft skills of interviewing. Interviewing. Free Resources are included for the job seeker.

1. INTERVIEW TIP # 1
…PREPARE!
Mary Sherwood Sevinsky,
MS, CCM, CDMS

2. About me…
• Mary Sherwood, MS, CDMS, CCM
Occupational Consultant
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3. Over Prepare!
• You can never over prepare for an interview. Start by
knowing your own skills, work history, education and
industry in general.
• Whether you are looking to keep your job, grow in
your career, or find a new job it is important to take
your job and/or career seriously.

4. Is your job safe?
• Think you have nothing to worry about? Think again!
No one’s position is safe in today’s mercurial
economy.
• One of my friend’s husbands commented in person
once, “I wish I had something I was as passionate
about as you.”
• I thanked him rather than ask, you have a job too –
you aren’t passionate about that? About finding a
new one at least? Nothing?

5. Be ready!
• Always have a current resume ready to go with a
minimum of editing for a given job or employer. Be
familiar with the wording and be able to explain each
sentence.
• What do you like and dislike about your current job?
Previous jobs? What did you accomplish at each?
What were your challenges?
• What are you looking for in your next job and how will
you benefit your next employer?

6. Read up….
• Review articles and books about how to answer
interview questions in your field and in general. A
brief list follows this article.
• It may seem unnecessary, but it isn’t - write answers
you want to practice and edit them with a critical eye
to get started.
• Then practice with someone asking the questions as
an employer would. The phone will do for now. You
may need to do this more than once.

7. Practice makes perfect!
• Before the interview practice in person, if possible,
and dress as you will for your interview. Hire a
professional if possible.
• Typically it doesn’t cost too much and it is worth the
few dollars you will spend.
• If not, practice with someone whose opinion and
judgment you trust.

8. Be a know it all!
• By preparing, even over-preparing, you will gain a
feeling of mastery that can help you perform your
best in an interview by giving you a boost to your selfconfidence.
• Know the company, job, your resume and your career
goals inside and out and practice answering every
interview question that applies….Good Luck!

9. Resources for possible interview questions
and/or answers:
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Articles in my blog
Articles on CAREEREALISM
Articles on the Web
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• PS I also wanted to let you know about a new job search group
I just started on LinkedIn, it would be great to have you and
please share with your connections … If you are currently
employed you might want to “hide” this group on your Profile;
click here if you need help with that! Take care, Mary