A rule of thumb in sales is to never let anything get in the way of the "close". If you think that you may be asked to show the certificates, bring them along but don't present them unless asked.
The ideal situation is to be interviewed by your future boss. You have the opportunity to determine what are his/her real needs. You can then illustrate how you might be part of the solution. An interview should be a conversation. Both sides should ask and answer questions. A poor situation is to be interviewed by an HR person who has no technical background. They might have a check list of desired skills with no understanding what they mean. When you try to explain terms to them their eyes glaze over within 30 seconds. In this case superficial things may make the difference. First impressions do count. Personal grooming and business casual or better clothes are important in large companies. Learn about the company. Go to their web site. Know what they do. How they fit within their industry. What problems they may have. If you are not comfortable in an interview process, find others with whom to practice. Try the Job Placement office of the college. Write out and memorize what you want to say. Spell check everything that you write. 'emplyment passport' caught my eye. It isn't the end of the world if you don't get the job. Look at the interview as a learning opportunity. The best of luck to you. You should also post your question on the [EMAIL PROTECTED] list. Some great recruiters regularly contribute. also see: Archive of the Career Advisor newsletter: http://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/careers/index.html > -----Original Message----- > From: Russ Kreigh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 12:02 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Interview Tips [7:28704] > > > Hello all- > > I have my first real job interview this week with a large > corporation. I am > 18 and am currently in college and have passed my CCNA, CCDA > and am planning > on taking CCNP routing January 21st. I also participated in the Cisco > Network Academy program and have an 'emplyment passport' from it. My > question is, how should I present these materials in the > interview; should I > even take the actual certificates in to the interview with > me? If someone > has some personal tips, or a website to help me prepare for > this interview > it would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks in advance, > > Russ Kreigh Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=28737&t=28704 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
