You only have one chance to make a first impression in an interview!!

Congratulations! Your hard work, research and resume have paid off. The purpose of an interview is to allow the interviewer an opportunity to gather additional information about you.

The biggest mistake in interviewing is not being fully prepared. Understand that interviewing is a skill; as with all skills, preparation and practice enhance the quality of that skill. Preparation can make the difference between getting an offer and getting rejected.

Interviews are conducted to learn about an individual’s job skills, behavioral traits, the ability to solve problems, organizational skills, and attitudes. Remember that the employer will determine if you are the best-qualified candidate and how well you will fit into the organization.

In order to make a favorable impression, the applicant must give some serious thought and be well prepared to give organized and concise information about him/her self as well as what he/she can add to the company.

How to stand out in an interview

In the current economic climate, in which businesses have been severely impacted by the overall market downturn, job seekers need to be more focused with their job hunting strategies than ever before. Given the recent lay-offs and the subsequent downsizes, employers now have a larger pool of potential job seekers from which to consider from in their selection process. It has resulted in increased competition amongst candidates for a limited number of jobs, and hence, candidates need to do a better job of STANDING OUT in front of hiring managers if they are to be selected for an interview.

It is commonly understood that job seekers have only one chance to make the right impression on employers (and recruiters) as they give about 15-20 seconds to quickly screen the candidate's resume and decide whether or not to move forward with the application; or proceed with someone else's for an interview. The challenge for the candidate is to not only pass the screen test but also be in position to get multiple interviews and hopefully offers down the line. It is of paramount importance to remember that first impressions matter, lasting impressions count. In a nutshell, your resume gets you in the door, but how well the candidate markets himself is what makes the difference. And that is where we come in.


Writing a resume can be one of the most tiresome tasks for job seekers but it is also one of the most important ones you undertaken. In today's competitive employment market, only the most effective and innovative resumes will rise to the top.

Having a Professional put an effective resume together is the best investment you can make. The resume is your most important document in your career.

Does your resume;

· Perfectly position you for the specific career opportunity you want?
· Gets you in front of your ideal potential employer?
· Provide the reader with your top skills, your best strengths and most significant accomplishments?


Your value is determined by effectively communicating what you can bring to the next employer. A resume is a "marketing" document, designed to "SELL" an employer on why they should contact "YOU".


A professionally crafted resume is your ticket to success.