The following post is courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap:
It's no secret across the nation - the job market competition is fierce. In order to out-perform your peers, it becomes necessary to pull out all the stops, and have an optimal interview performance. Here are the top five strategies candidates can implement TODAY, to ensure they wow the interviewer, and set themselves apart from their competitors.
1. Have a keen understanding of why the company should choose you.
In order to have a stellar interview, it is necessary that you are able to communicate your professional value to the prospective employer. The interview is the job seeker's one and only opportunity to "sell themselves" as the best candidate for this position. Articulate why you are the right individual for this position. Be confident in your abilities. Explain how you will use past experiences to make this new company better. Think in terms of how you will help them earn or save more money.
2. Practice, practice, practice.
Get a list of the toughest interview questions, and take the time to go over them. Write down your answers, and practice them. Find a friend, career coach, or colleague, and do one-on-one role play.