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Synergistech's advice about Interviewing
Once your resume has done its job, your interviewing skills determine whether you'll get an offer. Here are proven tips for excelling, as well as sample questions to ask — and prepare to answer — in your interview.
Questions to ask your Recruiter — if you opt to work with a third party, here's how to ensure that you're being well-represented
Questions you might be asked — "Why do you want this job?" and other interview questions a hiring manager might ask. Here are some more general interview questions and an exhaustive list of behavioral interview questions. And here are two books (1 and 2) full of programmer-oriented interview questions, for you developer-doc Technical Writers.
Questions to ask about a Company — questions a technical communicator should ask of a potential employer during the interview, especially if new to the business
Questions to ask the Hiring Manager — for the discerning candidate, questions that address the expectations, stresses, and politics that come with every position
Questions NOT to ask at the interview — "career-limiting moves" that will probably prevent you from even getting an offer
Questions to ask your Potential Colleagues — to find out what work is like in the trenches
Questions the Hiring Manager might ask your References — the kinds of questions your references should be prepared to answer, and three questions to ask yourself before selecting them
Interviewing do's and don'ts — recommendations for technical communicators (and others) to ensure that you make the best possible impression
Handling illegal interview questions — the tactful, career-enhancing way to answer questions the interview should never have asked
Review questions that this company has asked before — prepare yourself for the specific questions asked by this company in the past
Random interview question generators — useful tool for improving your spontaneity and polish in a 'live' interview
What not to do or say in an interview (humor)
Acing your Interview presentation,
Dealing with Recruiters and Negotiating Compensation — when you know what recruiters want, it's easier to get what you want
Writing a Thank-You note — it's not just polite, it's masterful marketing
Directions to your interview
— be sure you know exactly where you're going before you leave
Live highway traffic reports — you can never be too sure about road conditions
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