Website summary: Here are some of the free tips that will help you when answering Job Interview Questions. You should understand the employer, the requirements of the job, and the background of the person (or people) interviewing you. The more research you conduct, the more you'll understand the employer, and the better you'll be able to answer interview questions Plan out a wardrobe that fits the organization and its culture, striving for the most professional appearance you can accomplish. Remember that it's always better to be overdressed than under -- and to wear clothing that fits and is clean and pressed. Keep accessories and jewelry to a minimum. Try not to smoke or eat right before the interview -- and if possible, brush your teeth or use mouthwash There is no excuse for ever arriving late for an interview -- other than some sort of disaster. Strive to arrive about 15 minutes before your scheduled interview to complete additional paperwork and allow yourself time to get settled. Arriving a bit early is also a chance to observe the dynamics of the workplace. Finally, as you get to the offices, shut off your cell phone. (And if you were chewing gum, get rid of it.) Once the interview starts, the key to success is the quality and delivery of your responses. Your goal should always be authenticity, responding truthfully to interview questions. At the same time, your goal is to get to the next step, so you'll want to provide focused responses that showcase your skills, experience, and fit -- with the job and the employer. Provide solid examples of solutions and accomplishments -- but keep your responses short and to the point.Finally, no matter how much an interviewer might bait you, never badmouth a previous employer, boss, or co- worker. The interview is about you -- and making your case that you are the ideal candidate for the job SALARY TIPS Even though you may have gone through a phone screening that involved answering questions about salary, the subject may come again as the interviewer becomes more interested in hiring you. At this point the interviewer wants to know whether they can "afford you." This is a very tricky part of the interview and could even break your chances of getting the job. Tread lightly and protect your information is the rule. Q. "What are Your Salary Expectations?" A. "I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary. I'd like to postpone that discussion until later. Maybe you could tell me what is budgeted for the position, and how your commission structure works."(This is the best answer). Q. "What Do You Expect in the Way of Salary?" A."Before I answer that question I'd like to ask what you typically pay someone with my experience and education in this type of position?" (Good Answer) A#2 – I'm sure when the time comes and I know more about the facts of the position and how it fits into the bigger picture, we can come to a mutually agreeable figure." (Good answer) A#3 - "I really need more information about the position before I can begin to discuss salary. Can you tell me the range budgeted for this position?" (Good answer). Q. "What Salary Are You/Were You Making at Your Last Job?" A. #1 – "It would be very difficult for me to compare my last salary with this position for various reasons, primarily because I don't have enough information about your whole package. I'm sure we can discuss this subject and your entire package before an offer is made." (Good answer) A#2 – "That would be like comparing two jobs that are entirely different in responsibilities and in the base and bonus structure. I would be more interested in hearing what the package you offer is, before I compare the two jobs." I hope we can postpone this subject until we both have more information to discuss salary and benefit. 3 817