Before, During & After the Interview

Finding Work

Before, During & After the Interview

[ID:0458] This article will provide you with a number of tips on how to deal with your potential employer from the very start to the very end of the interview process.

Each individual interview is a process that begins before your first telephone interaction and ends perhaps weeks after the interview itself. 

Before the Interview

The interview and evaluation process actually begin with your first contact with an organization.

  • Research the organization: Look into the basic structure of the organization, the types of programs they carry out in North America and abroad, their annual budget, number of employees and their mandate. Read the company website. Get to know their mission statement and history, understand their programs, products and services. Identify their client base and size of the organization. Figure out their competitive advantage and where they position themselves in their industry. Find the most current information by reading the organization's social media posts, blog feeds, press releases and LinkedIn...
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