When you're hoping to land that great job opportunity, you have to work hard to focus on the right steps. The one thing to keep in mind is that you should be conducting your own research on the company and position you're interviewing for.
Bouncing around from job to job can be a detriment, or in the very least, cause pain when you're having to clean up your resume. So before accepting a position shouldn't you make sure that it will be the right fit for you?
When you sit down with your interviewer, interview them! It sounds weird but this is a great opportunity to learn more about what you could potentially be doing for a long time. Before you have that first meeting you should have already researched the company and people that you would be reporting to. Knowledge is power and it's freely available on the Internet, so use it!
Look for how fast the company has grown, how much have they grown, and how do they make their money. Then plug yourself into the equation. How can you help the company in these areas? If you're an accountant, you may point out a process that has helped a similar company reduce inefficiencies (be an expert in your field). Try to add value beyond proving that you can a "good employee."
When the time comes to have the interview, hopefully you will be prepared to have a high-level conversation with your interviewer. Answer their questions but don't let the opportunity slip by to ask them your questions. You're going to stand out when you say "company revenues were strongest last year, what role did this department play in that/"
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