Stand out from the crowd by learning how to sell yourself in an interview.

1. Selling Yourself in an Interview Selling Skills for Today’s Job Seeker © 2009 Kelley Robertson ~ www.Fearless-Selling.ca

2. Dozens of people are lining up for the same position

3. which means…

4. You need to stand out from the crowd

5. It starts with your mental mindset

6. You have a choice…

7. You have a choice… ½ empty

8. You have a choice… ½ empty ½ full

9. You have a choice… ½ empty ½ full This is a victim mentality

10. You have a choice… ½ empty ½ full This is a victim mentality This is a winner’s outlook

12. What are you doing to maintain a winner’s attitude?

13. The interviewing process usually starts with a screening call

14. If they call without prior notice…

15. ask for an alternate time…

16. ask for an alternate time… so you can prepare for the conversation

17. Have key points readily available for reference

18. Eliminate distractions and background noises including…

22. Be ready for… “ Tell me about yourself.”

23. Use that question to share a success story

24. Interview Day

25. Be on time - no excuses!

26. Look sharp! Forget business casual, dress one level higher than required

27. Research the company before the interview

29. Be ready to ask high-level , strategic questions…

30. … early in the interview

31. Reference your pre-interview

32. Explain your fit by showing how you can solve problems

33. Explain how you can help the company achieve ROI ( R eturn O n I nvestment)

35. When the interview is finished…

38. Send a handwritten card or note

41. Evaluate the interview

42. What did I do well?

43. What did I do well? What did I miss or forget?

44. What did I do well? What did I miss or forget? What will I do differently next time?

45. Most importantly…