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Talk the Talk: The Interview  
The interview is a sales meeting and a job seeker is both the salesperson and the product. What is said may determine whether or not an employment offer is made. Preparation is necessary to be the most outstanding candidate and the best person to hire.
Job Interviews
Resources for Talk the Talk: The Interview
The Interview
View information on the interview process including its purpose, how to prepare for it, answer questions, close it, and what do when it is over. (PDF)
Age is an Asset
View information on age-related issues including workplace trends, effects on older workers, and strategies for job seekers over 50. (PDF)
Following Up with Employers
View information on why, when, and how job seekers should follow-up with employers including tips for writing letters. (PDF)
Creative Job Search Online Guide -
Interviews

Use this resource for tips about job interviews including how to prepare, what formats to expect, and key questions asked.
Cover Letters and Thank-You Notes
View information on cover letter formats for the invited, cold contact, and referral letters. Find out what thank you notes should include. (PDF)
Creative Job Search Online Guide -
After the Interview

Use this resource for tips on interview follow-up, salary and benefit negotiations, and how to handle rejection.
Negotiating Your Salary
View information on what to consider when negotiating salary with an employer. Find out what it takes to be prepared including researching salary information. (PDF)
Career Resource Library
Link to other Internet resources on Career Exploration, Job Search, Education and Training, and Business and Employment.
CareerOneStop
Use this workforce development portal to connect to relevant links, resources, and services for job seekers, employers, and workforce professionals.
JobHuntersBible.com
This online supplement to the book "What Color is Your Parachute?" provides practical information and includes an extensive library of articles.
Dress for Job Success
View information on how to create an image that will get a job offer including the importance of first impressions and body language tips. (PDF)
The Riley Guide
A directory of links to employment and career information resources and services on the Internet including a "What’s New" and an A-Z index.
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