First, create an Interview Folder for each meeting using a few M.O. products. After the interviews, keep these folders handy—inside an M.O. Expanding Desktop File works nicely—labeled by interviewer and organization. When they call back (fingers crossed), you'll be ready.

ASSEMBLY
A: Attach an M.O. Pocket Divider inside an M.O. File Folder using the adhesive strip. Pockets hold your résumé or CV, references, and paper for notes.
B: Attach two vinyl Business Card Pockets inside the folder: one for your business cards, the other for those you receive.
C: Add an M.O. Document Pocket inside to hold loose documents you collect during your visit.

TIPS FOR BETTER INTERVIEWS
BEFORE
- research the organization thoroughly; look online for press releases and company info
- create a list of your greatest assets
- prepare the night before so you can relax the day of
- get a good night's sleep
- eat breakfast
- adopt your best personal hygiene
- know where you're going, how long it takes to get there and where to park

DURING
- be warm and engaged; make eye contact
- use the interviewer's name, e.g. "Thank you, Paul"
- demonstrate your knowledge of the company
- ask questions
- communicate what makes you different
- don't fidget
- leave behind a business card and, if possible, examples of your work

AFTER
- write down any notes you don't want to forget
- send a thank you letter promptly, summarizing your qualifications
- follow up by phone within a week
- stay engaged until a decision is made

DIFFICULT QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE TO ANSWER
- "Tell me about yourself"
- "What makes you better than our other candidates?"
- "What is your greatest strength? Your greatest weakness?"
- "If we were to call your references, what would they say about you?"
- "Give me an example of a problem you've faced, and how you solved it"

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