Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for Sector Switchers

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Chapter Nine
Presenting yourself in person: Interviewing and first impressions

In Chapter Nine you will:

• Learn the four keys to successful interviewing: know what the employer wants, be able to articulate how you can meet the employer's specific needs, behave in a way that convinces the employer that you fit into their organization, and prepare and practice.
• Understand the process of preparing for an interview.
• Consider how appearance and body language play significant roles in the first impression that people have of you.
• Learn the big interview dos and don'ts.
• Make sure you are prepared for the interview with the "Night Before Checklist".
• Recognize the importance of following up an interview with a thank you note. Every time.

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