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Nothing impresses employers more than a job candidate that has done their homework to gain insight into the company. Start by checking their website to understand their mission / direction, products / services and history.

This is the era of social media, so use any or all to find out vital information about companies that you are interested in working for or have an interview with so you come across strong on knowing the company.

Google the company as well as their employees (they may be doing the same thing to learn about you so make sure your own blogs, sites, etc. are all professional.)

Many of the research websites will provide some initial information concerning a company and then charge for in-depth information. I know it may sound archaic, but the library is still full of resources and you can ask the research librarian for help if you don't know where to start.

Visit the company prior to interviewing and if possible talk with some front-line folks. You can also call the company and ask them to mail any publications they have available to learn of their company, such as catalogs, annual reports etc.

In your cover letter and during interviews be sure to sprinkle your responses with comments related to your research findings so the employer clearly understands the initiative you took.

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TIPS

Be aware that it is the best interviewer who gets the job--not necessarily the most qualified. So, be prepared and practice beforehand! First and foremost, listen carefully to each question so you respond accordingly. Sounds simple, but employers indicate this doesn't always happen.

For initial phone interviews, you may want to stand and smile during the process. You will come across energetic and positive so it will counter the employer's inability to read your body language.

Most employers will be asking behavioral and situational questions to assess your skills, so prepare for the interview by writing out 7 to 15 success stories. Each one should detail a specific competency critical to the position--such as leadership, strategic initiatives, problems with a fellow employee. List a specific challenge, the action taken, and your results. Do this for each skill or situation. Practice by using these scenarios to respond to related questions. It is best not to memorize. You will want to sound natural.

When responding to a question in an interview, start with a broad response to show the scope and complexity of your position / responsibility / project and then provide a specific example demonstrating your talent to acheive desired results.

When responding to a question that appears to have a negative response ... "what is your greatest weakness?" or "tell us about when you discipined a staff member...?" find a way to start and end with positive statements.

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