(upbeat music) - When I'm working with candidates, I give them suggestions about doing research beforehand.

And I mean doing in-depth research, beyond just reading the company homepage on a Website.

You need to understand what industry these people represent, where they come from, and what's in the news.

What's been happening in the economy in the world that connects with this organization and with their industry, and them specifically.

Not everybody does that, and that's how you set yourself apart.

A common mistake a lot of people make when their responding to interview questions is when their telling a story, or giving an example, they sometimes forget to tell the end of the story.

Make sure you end your stories with a positive happy ending.

I say to people when they're preparing for interviews, make sure you have three items identified that you want to convey to that employer in that interview.

But very often, you might not get all three of them in during a regular interview conversation.

So at the end of the interview, when you're given the chance to ask questions, you could ask a leading question of the interviewer where you can slip in that one piece of information that you may have left out and not had a chance to talk about.

At the end of every interview, you know you're asked if you have any questions for the interviewer.

So one question you might want to ask is, "Do you have any concerns about my application "or my candidacy at this point in time?

"Anything that I can address for you?"

If they're honest with you, this is your chance to tell them what you need them to know and to allay any fears they might have.

So take it from an old actor.

These interviews are nerve-wrecking experiences.

So there are some tips I can provide to help you relax before you walk in the door.

Of course, make sure you know where you're going ahead of time.

And make sure you allow for traffic.

Those are kinds of details that some people just don't think about.

If you arrive early, that's even better.

But right before you walk in the door, take big, deep breaths.

And I say, five deep breaths.

That will get you in a really calm, calm mood.

(drums) Really important tip: Every person when they walk into an interview, needs to be able to respond to the question, "Why do you want this job?

"Why do you want to work with us?

And "What do you know about us?

And "Why should we hire you?

"What makes you better than all the other "candidates we're interviewing?"

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