Transforming the Complicated Job Interview Process Into a Simple Step-By-Step Plan -- Tips Will Help New Grads Entering the Job Market

(PRWEB) May 30, 2004

New graduates and experienced job seekers alike know that excelling at a job interview can be a very difficult, complex task. But it's a vital skill for people hoping to start -- or advance -- their career. Regardless of where they went to school, what their GPA was, how much experience they have, or how strong their qualifications are -- if they are not able to interview well, applicants will not get the job they want. But exactly how does one "interview well?"

A new book, "The Job Interview Success System," answers this question and breaks down the complicated job interview process into a simple, step-by-step plan that job seekers can follow to achieve the best possible results.

"A job interview can be an intimidating thing, especially for people who have never experienced one before," said the book's author, Bonnie Lowe. "There are so many different elements that are involved, so many things that can go wrong if you're not adequately prepared. But as with any complicated task, if you break it down into a series of simple steps to be accomplished one-at-a-time, you'll find that it's much easier to achieve your goals."

The book (and Lowe's web site, http://www.best-interview-strategies.com) provides a wealth of information and "how-to" steps for each of three major elements:

1. What should be done before the job interview

2. What should be done during the job interview

3. What should be done after the job interview

"Each element is critical," Lowe said. "People who think they only need to worry about answering questions during the interview are shortchanging themselves and drastically reducing their chances of getting the job. It's vital to know what to do -- and not do -- during every phase of the job interview process," she said. "Sometimes what you do before and after the interview is just as important as what you do during it. These steps can mean the difference between being selected and being rejected."

The book's step-by-step approach is easy to follow and understand. The recurring theme is preparation.

"As Benjamin Franklin said, 'Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.' His statement applies perfectly to the job interview process," Lowe said. "The key to success is to be prepared -- that's more important than anything else. Even the most well-qualified candidates will have trouble getting hired if they do not perform well during interviews. Knowing what to expect and being fully prepared is the key to acing the interview and coming out on top."

What's the fist step in preparing for an interview? "Researching the company," said Lowe. "Knowledge is power. The more you know about the company, the better off you'll be at the interview. Because doing research can be time-consuming and tedious, this is a step most job seekers don't take -- so those who do will have a definite advantage. You can use the information you find to customize your comments during the interview. The interviewer will be impressed that you did your homework, and will believe that you are interested in the company as well as the job. On the other hand, if you don't know anything about the company, the interviewer may not only be unimpressed, he/she may be downright insulted. Not a good way to make a good first impression!"

More detail about this first step is provided in the book, along with 46 other important steps job seekers should take to get the job of their dreams. For more information, visit this link:

http://www.best-interview-strategies.com/jobinterviewsuccesssystem.html