| I believe the minimum requirements for any job | | | | - Include a 30/60/90-day plan and a brag book in your |
| interview are to be well-dressed (appropriate to your | | | | interview arsenal. The brag book is a historical look |
| industry) with shined shoes, conservative accessories, | | | | at what you've accomplished in your career; the 30/60 |
| and a recent haircut; and carry some kind of portfolio | | | | 90-day plan is a forward look at what you can do for |
| that holds additional copies of your resume and a | | | | your new employer. |
| notepad and pen so you can take notes. You have | | | | - Learn to ask questions of your own in the interview |
| to get there early, have thought-out answers to typical | | | | to make it more of a conversation. Not only will you |
| interview questions, and have looked through the job | | | | learn more, you'll seem more engaged, confident and |
| description and researched the company. These are | | | | enthusiastic about the job. |
| the minimum things that have to happen before you | | | | - Hire an interview coach to help you polish your skills. |
| will get a job offer. | | | | You will be surprised at what an experienced coach |
| That's the easy part: err on the side of conservative, | | | | can pick up on in your behavior or interview answers |
| pay attention to the details, do your homework, and | | | | that can make a huge difference in your results. |
| don't forget your resume. | | | | It's certainly possible to get a job offer without going |
| The key here is that every serious candidate will | | | | the extra mile…but you improve your chances |
| address these basics. If you want to stand out, then | | | | dramatically if you do. |
| you need to start going beyond the basics: | | | | |