Question: Which of the following is not one of the suggested strategies for preparing for
your job interview:
- conduct research on the company/industry
- prepare answers to possible interview questions
- gather key resources (extra resumes, reference list) to take with you
- plan to ask about salary and benefits at the beginning of the interview
Answer: The answer is D. We don't mean to imply that you should not do any research on salaries; of course you should!
But raising the issue of money and benefits early in a first interview is seen as premature and presumptuous; wait for the offer.
A critical factor leading to interview success is preparation. You need to do research on the company and industry so that you can
show off your knowledge in the interview. You should also spend some time prepping for the interview by preparing answers to
typical interview questions - and practicing those answers in a mock situation, if possible. Finally, you should also go into an
interview with resources the employer may want, such as extra resumes, a list of references, work samples, etc.
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