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You’ve impressed an employer with your resumé and cover letter and they’ve invited you for an interview. The interview is an opportunity for both the employer and the applicant to gather information and evaluate each other. You have the chance to evaluate the position and the organization and determine if they will fit into your career plans. Likewise, the employer will be trying to determine if you fit with the team and have the required skills and enthusiasm for the role. It is an opportunity for both parties to market themselves. The employer is promoting the organization to you, and you are marketing your skills, knowledge, and attributes to the employer.  \nEmployers want a person who:  \nCan do the job  \nBased on relevant experience and skills  \nFits the team  \nBased on personality and overall impression  \nUse the tips in this workbook to get ready for your interview – research and preparation are the keys to success.  \nStep 1: Research  \nKnow the job and the required skills  \nThe first step in preparing for an interview is to research the job. To convince the employer you have the necessary experience and skills, you must first know what those requirements and duties are. Sometimes there might only be a few days of notice for your interview, so you will need to prioritize your preparation. Understanding the occupation will help you effectively prepare for interviews in general, so begin building your knowledge base early if you can. You can do your homework even before getting the interview by researching the profession as you prepare you resumé . If you are reading this with limited time to research, focus on strategies that make sense for your timeline.  \n\n| There are several ways to find out about an occupation: |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1. Find the job | 2. Informational | 3. Use career | 4. Professional | 5. Read articles |\n| \u003Cbr>description\u003Cbr>Request a copy of the job description from | \u003Cbr>interviews\u003Cbr>Interview an\u003Cbr>employee in the field | \u003Cbr>services\u003Cbr>Research the occupation through the Exploring | \u003Cbr>associations\u003Cbr>If you belong to a professional association, access its | \u003Cbr>Read articles about the profession to better understand the industry. |\n| the employer when | to gain valuable | Occupations library | resources, such as |  |\n| you’re offered an | information. | or drop in to talk with | newsletters and |  |\n| interview. |  | a Career Consultant. | seminars to learn |  |\n|  |  |  | about the industry. |  |\n\nKnow the organization  \nThe more you know about an organization, the better prepared you will be to discuss how you can meet its needs. 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