Setting the Stage for a Successful Interview

If you've been invited for a job interview, you've already impressed the prospective employer with the accomplishments and skills listed on your resume. But while the resume is important, the one-on-one meeting with the hiring manager can make or break your chances of receiving a job offer. You must now win him or her over with your professionalism and enthusiasm for the position.

One of the key factors for a successful interview is how well you prepare for the discussion. According to a Portuguese proverb, “He who is well prepared has half won the battle.”

Following are some suggestions for tipping the scales in your favor:

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