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1. Your Resume
   Assume that the Hiring Authority will only SCAN your resume. They will want to see your work history presented clearly and concisely in reverse chronological order. Provide technical details and brag where appropriate. Remember: NO GAPS, NO LIES, NO BS.
2. Your Cover Letter
   Take the time to find out the name of the person who will receive your resume. Nothing puts you on the bottom of the pile quicker than addressing your letter to: “To Whom This May Concern”. Write a crisp, one page letter that states why you are in the industry, why you deserve consideration for the specific position and when you will follow-up.
3. Do Not Send Your Resume Out and then Wait For The Call: FOLLOW-UP
   Mail Order specialists will tell you that, at best, they expect a 2% response rate. This means that if you send out 100 resumes you may get 2 requests for an interview. The squeaky wheel really does get the grease. Improve your odds by following up.
4. Do RESEARCH Prior To Your Interview and Come prepared with Intelligent Questions.
   How do interviewers separate pretenders from contenders? They look for candidates who have done RESEARCH and come to the interview prepared with intelligent questions. At the end of your interview the interviewer will usually ask if you have any questions. Keep your queries focused on the job opportunity and avoid the temptation to ask questions solely designed to demonstrate how brilliant you are.
5. The Obvious:
   Arrive Early For Your Interview. Dress Appropriately (know the corporate culture of the organization – this will help you choose whether formal business attire or smart, casual attire is your best choice. Remember: you’re trying to put your best foot forward and most books are judged by their covers). Don’t Smoke Prior To Your Interview (it doesn’t matter how many mints you munch prior to your meeting, you won’t be able to hide the smell). Don’t Chew Gum (sounds obvious but you would not believe how often we encounter this). Sit Up Straight, Don’t Fidget and Pay Attention. Do not run down your past employers. Don’t ramble when answering questions – keep on track. Do Not Act Cocky.
6. Anticipate questions and practice your answers prior to the interview. Resist the temptation to bluff. If you don’t know the answer, admit it and move on to the next question.
7. Remember: the interviewer is not your priest, rabbi, minister or psychiatrist. Don’t bare your soul – respond to questions fully but choose your words carefully.
8. When your interview concludes, if you want the job Ask For It.
9. Follow-up Letter. Similar to the cover letter: express your appreciation and interest in the opportunity. Keep it short and succinct.
10. The Decision:
    If you make it to the finish line, think strategically: Do I really want this job? Do I want to work with this company or this manager? How are they doing financially (i.e. will they be in business next year)? Will having this job (or working for this company) make me a more marketable candidate in the future? Is this the industry segment for me?

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