The 5 Questions You Should Ask an Interviewer
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By Jay Hofmeister
Trust me: it’s different now. In this economy, where unemployment is high and you have many more job seekers than jobs, you can’t afford to improvise on the interview. So yes, if you got called in to talk about a position, be psyched. But then knuckle down and do some prep work.
Find out as much as you can about the position you’re interviewing for, how the process will go, and who will be interviewing you. Research the people you’ll be talking to (use Google, LinkedIn, Facebook and real-life contacts) so you have common ground to discuss, and check out the company and the competition.
Wait, you’re not done yet. You still have to ace the interview. These five questions will pull you ahead of the pack:
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How to Negotiate a Job Offer in an Employer’s Market
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Finally, the hours of prospecting, submitting resumes, attending networking events, developing new relationships and attending job fairs have paid off. A company has made you an offer.
Now what?
With hiring activity is picking up, many job-seekers face a new challenge: Nailing down a decent compensation package. Historically, hiring managers and executives have told me that everything is negotiable—but what about today? Many organizations have cut salaries, 401(k) matches, company perks and paid overtime. They are being very conservative about adding new staff. And with the official unemployment rate at 9.7 percent for August, it’s a hyper-competitive job market.
In this environment, you may feel like you’re lucky to get a job offer at all. But you also want to be paid fairly. So how do you cut a good deal? Follow these guidelines.
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