After reading it, I did want to point out a few things about job interviews:

• Question #2 - Make sure you’ve done your research on the company BEFORE you go in for the job interview. I can’t emphasize this enough. Check out my Episode 10 for more information on how to research a company during your job search.
• Questions #4 & #6 - Make sure you word your answer in the form of “benefits” to their company, not “features.” Remember, in all of your answers, be answering the underlying question “What’s in it for me?” that the job interviewer is asking.

  Check out my Episode 8 for more information on features versus benefits.

• Question #9 - I disagree. You should be able to be up and running within the first few weeks. If you can’t be contributing withing a few weeks, then why should they hire you? Sure, it might take the 6 months to a year to make a huge, meaningful contribution, but don’t emphasize THAT point in the job interview! Emphasize how you are a fast learner, and will be contributing as soon as you can.
• Question #18 - This is a good point. Be sure to keep this answer positive, even if you hated your previous job or were treated badly. This positive attitude will go way further in impressing the job interviewer than a bitter answer.
• Question #23 - Good observation on the salary discussion. Especially in a first job interview, try to put off the discussion until you know more about the job and know if they are interested in hiring you. Like they said in the article, be sure to tie salary to job responsibilities.

Again, like I always say, the biggest thing you can do to help your job interviews is - Research and know the company before you go in!

How to research companies that you are interested as a job hunter. Before you write your cover letter or resume, or interview at the company, you should find out as much as you can about them. Harry takes you step by step through researching a company online.

Job Hunting lessons from the movie “Monty Python And The Quest For The Holy Grail.” What you can learn about the job search from the Black Knight, Knights who say “Ni”, and the old knight who guards the bridge.

Victor Schwab’s Fundamental Principle #2 - Show People An Advantage. The difference between features and benefits, and why your job hunting materials should be filled with benefits instead of features. You really need to look at the job search from the employer’s perspective as he asks “What’s in it for me?”

Continuation on goal setting, especially for job hunters. How to start with a long-term goal, and then break it down into manageable, short-term goals.

How to set up goals, the characteristics of good goals, and different categories for setting up goals. Don’t make New Year’s Resolutions…make a list of goals, and here’s how.

Harry talks about Christmas traditions, and his favorite movie. This episode also covers creating a “Wonderful Life” list for 2008, and the importance of focusing on positive accomplishments in the job search.

Harry talks about the Black Hole of Email, and why you should always send a physical copy of your materials to a company.

Continuation of the “Get Attention” discussion. A Pile / B Pile Direct Mail Concept, and how to use it to get attention.