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  • Interview Myths That Keep You From Landing the Job
  • Submitted by A. Owen on 2010-01-10
  • Interview Myths That Keep You From Landing the Job
    by Karen Noonan

    With so few jobs currently available and so many people currently hoping to fill those jobs, standing out in an interview is of utmost importance. While jobs themselves are scarce, job advice is overly abundant. And with an influx of information comes an influx of confusion. What career counsel do you take, and what do you ignore?

    There are a number of common misconceptions related to interview best practices, experts say. Kera Greene of the Career Counselors Consortium and executive coach Barbara Frankel offer tips below that can help you stand out from other interview subjects, avoid frequent pitfalls, and secure the job.

    Myth #1: Be prepared with a list of questions to ask at the close of the interview.
    Myth #2: Do not show weakness in an interview.
    Myth #3: Be sure to point out all of your strengths and skills to the employer.
    Myth #4: Let the employer know your salary expectations.
    Myth #5: The employer determines whether or not you get the job.

     

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