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Speak in the language
that they want to read - the language of success, achievement and
profit. Make your cover letter compelling enough that they would want to
meet this success story - you - in person. Or at least want to read the
rest of your resume.
"SHOW"
IT IN THE INTERVIEW: The American
Company loved your resume and cover letter. Now they want to talk to
you. When you land your job interview, either in person, over the
telephone or even through the computer, prepare answers that again
detail your specific accomplishments and tasks. TELL them what
they want to hear, but anticipate how they'd want to hear it.
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SHOW you
understand the company's objectives and know how your skills play
into those objectives, and how you are eager to do more and learn
more. American employers love job applicants who have confidence.
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Make a list of the
successes that you are proud of, and that you think are key to their
business. The trick is to fold your success stories into their line
of questioning. Try to take their questions and turn them into a
discussion of the similar environments you have worked in, the
similar tasks you have done, the triumphs you have achieved and your
drive and determination to work up to the top of your field. How do
you do this? By practice.
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Just remember to make
your answers concise and to-the-point. It's not easy when you have a
lot of story to tell, but practice with a friend. Write out pretend
interview questions and then make up mock answers. TELL your
story through the most imaginative, persuasive words you can in the
most economical way you can SHOW it.
As you are going to be
showing and telling about your vocational experiences, the easiest
exercise to sharpen your interviewing skills is to put yourself inside
the mind of the American Employer. As an employer, you would be looking
for someone who can fit in quickly, start to contribute right away, is
confident in his or her approach to the tasks at hand, fits in with
colleagues and is a team player who works to realize the company's
goals. When you convey these ideas in your cover letter, resume and in
the job interview - by showing and telling them in persuasive and clear
ways - your chances for success will improve dramatically.
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