1. Carefully research the company.
Learn as much as you can about your prospective employer’s business model. Visit its Web site and read their mission statement and/or company philosophy.
Identify main products, services and functions.
Speak to employees, vendors or other contacts with inside knowledge.
Acquire strategic information that will enable you to speak knowledgeably and offer valuable insight during your interview.

2. Thoroughly read and analyze the official job description.
Visit the company’s Web site or ask the recruiter/hiring manager to provide you with this information. Identify key skills and determine whether or not you meet the job requirements.

3. Be prepared to recognize and engage in various types of interviews.
Interviews have different purposes and characteristics.
The experienced job seeker should be familiar and comfortable with all varieties.
Telephone and behavioral interviews have very different formats and objectives. Telephone interviews are prescreening tools used to determine whether or not a candidate matches the position’s requirements.
Employers try to streamline their search by eliminating candidates who do not fit their basic requirements.
Your goal is to pass the prescreening test by proving you have the required skills.
Your prize is an invitation to a face-to-face interview.
Behavioral interviews are based on the belief that “past performance is an indicator of future value.” After identifying which skills and knowledge are necessary to fill the open position, employers will then develop and ask questions based on these competencies.
The questions often ask the job seeker to tell about or describe a time in the past when they had to respond to a certain situation.
Interviewers want to know how you handled these issues and what the outcomes were.

4. Be passionate.
Every employer believes his or her company is special and unique and therefore wants to hire the best person for the job.
Show your passion for the company and its products by preparing “big picture” questions that address the employer’s needs.
Sample questions to ask include:

What are the two most important tasks and issues related to this position?

One year from now, what would you like to say about the person whom you hire for this position and what he or she was able to accomplish?

How will this accomplishment impact the entire organization?

5. End strongly.
Finish the interview by quickly summarizing how you can deliver solutions to their problems.
Thank the interviewer for taking the time to speak with you.
Sincerely express your interest in the position and ask what the next step will be.
Request the interviewer’s business card.

Remember: Positive and lasting results are built on solid groundwork. Take the time to learn about the company, the position’s requirements and different interview techniques. Preparation will generate profitable results.

Getting promoted

                                             Be responsible

 Show up on time, complete the work you are assigned, and always go that extra mile so that your boss sees how valuable you are.

                      Set goals and know where you want to be

 Write down the goals you want to accomplish for the week, month, even year. It will help you get to where you want to be in your career.

                                     Get noticed at work

Do things that your employer isn’t expecting – offer to take on extra responsibilities, do your tasks in a different and better way, and go that extra mile with your customers.

                                       Improve your skills

 Take a few classes, go to seminars, or read books related to your job/position. Constantly stay educated in your field and you will stay on top.

                              Learn from those around you

  Sometimes there is no better way to learn than from those who surround you at work – star co-workers, bosses, managers, etc. Find a mentor and learn from him/her.  Don't be afraid to ask questions.

                             Know how to deal with problems

Managers always notice those people who know how to handle pressure and deal with problems that arise in the workplace. Staying calm is important, but acting quickly is also key.


                                         Dress for success

How you dress at work obviously depends on your company’s specific dress code; you might be supplied a uniform or wear your own business casual threads..
Nowadays, every work environment has a different dress code and what you wore to your previous job might not necessarily carry over to your new one.
When you accept a new job, your employer will inform you of the appropriate way to dress when you come to work.
Take mental notes when on the job of what your managers or co-workers are wearing.
And if the dress code is confusing, don’t be afraid to ask the hiring manager or the human resource department for more details.