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How to advance your career at your current company or somewhere new<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to a release by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>, in June 2021 there were 10.1 million job openings after a record-high 4 million people quit their jobs in April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The job market is ripe with opportunity, but that doesn\u2019t mean the best positions (and salaries) are just being given away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Especially during the COVID era, businesses have been forced to streamline. Since much of the job interview process may be conducted online, honing your interview skills is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll cover 7 interview tips that will help you stand out, score that second interview and make your next power move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Show the interviewer why they should hire you. Organize personal performance data, certifications and\/or training, key achievements, and internal references neatly using binders<\/a>, dividers<\/a>, and folders. Use repositionable UltraTabs\u00ae<\/a> to flag key documents. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Interview Tip #1: Do your research on the company before interviewing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get familiar with their products, core values, and key demographics. Brainstorm ways you can make connections to them in your interview as much as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you fail to plan, you plan to fail.\u201d <\/a><\/p>Benjamin Franklin<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

This is also the time to look for any gaps in the company that you may be able to fill. Do you speak another language not currently supported? Have you spent time in a newly acquired sales region? Citing specific examples of gaps you can fill is a very effective way to answer the classic \u201cwhy do you think you\u2019re the right candidate for this job?\u201d interview question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interview Tip #2: Become an expert on the position you\u2019re applying for <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Learn everything you can about the requirements of the job you\u2019re applying for, before the interview. If there\u2019s certification or training required, start as soon as possible and document your progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEven if you are on the right track, you\u2019ll get run over if you just sit there.\u201d <\/a><\/p>Will Rodgers<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Compile personal performance data, certifications and\/or training, key achievements, and internal references that show why you\u2019d be a great fit for the new position. Organize hard copies of your data in a binder or folder<\/a> that\u2019s easy to present during the interview process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interview Tip #3: Be ready to adapt for in-person or online interviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you\u2019re prepared with a full interview outfit and shoes in case your online interview changes to in person. Prepare both hard copies and digital copies of all documents including your resume, cover letter, reference letters, certifications, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be prepared with reliable transportation and time in your schedule for travel in case you interview in person. For remote\/online interviews, make sure you have a private space to use during the interview, a reliable internet connection, and video conference equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set up a space at home for interviewing remotely, just in case. Make sure that you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n