Hi guys! Welcome back to our blog. We have been putting a
lot of focus on entrepreneurs lately but today we are changing it up. If you
have plans of joining the corporate sector this post is for you. Today we are
giving you interview tips for a corporate job. Keep reading to discover how we
break down all the steps needed to potentially land a corporate career.
Preparation:
Do your research thoroughly on the company.
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Look up leaders within the organization
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Review their background and contributions to the
company
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Know who the leaders are by name and face if you
can
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Identify the mission and vision if available
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Try to locate company goals or strategic plans
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Do something that sets you apart from the rest
of the competition
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Creating an interview portfolio: certifications,
letters of recommendation, cover letter
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Leaving small thank you card at reception desk
Attire:
Attire is important when interviewing and that first impression is a big deal…
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Some of the best interview colors are typically
navy blue, charcoal gray or black.
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Navy blue suits would be my recommendation for
an interview.
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There are many combinations that can be paired
with a navy suit
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If you have trouble with matching, Pinterest is
an amazing app that can help you match your clothing
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A charcoal gray suit offers great color
combinations and a pronounced look for an interview
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Stay away from all black suits (This is the most
common used color. The object is to stand out)
Navy blue has always been a winner and a favorite interview
suit of mine
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An extra tip is to always wear brown or burgundy
shoes with your navy suit
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Brown and burgundy colors will accentuate your
attire much better than black shoes
Interview Time:
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Firm handshakes with great eye contact at
beginning and end of the interview
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Try your best to remember everyone’s name on the
panel (if there is a panel format)
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Don’t be afraid to ask if the interview question
can be repeated
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STAR approach for one on one interviews
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Situation- What was the situation
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Task- What was the task you had to complete
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Action- What action did you take to get the job
done
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Results- What were your results
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Try to engage the interviewer with eager
conversation. Show a willingness to learn and growth within the position
Completing the Interview:
Gauge what type of follow up
question you would like to ask. If you had a panel interview, feel out who you
thought was the most engaged and ask them your follow up question. If you have
done adequate research on the company, you may be able to ask a great question
pertaining to training opportunities, company projects, or strategic plans.
What next?
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Send your thank you emails immediately following
your interview
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Remember it is a win-win situation because you
landed an interview, you got a chance to market yourself, and you have gained
more interview experience
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Each interview brings on a new experience, no
matter how many places you have interviewed
These are things that have worked well for me. Of course
there is no guarantee but these tips will better your chances of standing out
amongst others. We hope this post was beneficial to you. Let us know what you
do to prepare for corporate interviews. Feel free to join the discussion below
in the comments.
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